“Rahab: A Woman of Faith” Read: Matthew 1:1-17, Joshua 2:1-14 Because of her profession, Rahab, a Canaanite woman, was always identified as a harlot. Because of her expressed faith in a forgiving and merciful God, Rahab became a heroine to her family, the first Gentile to be welcomed into God’s family, and one of the…….Read More
Jesus’ Family – Genesis 38:27-30 Tamar gave birth to two sons: Zarah – which meant “rising one” – the one Tamar thought would be the firstborn. Perez – which meant “one who breaks through” – the one God chose to be the seed-son of the Savior. Genesis 38 stands as a most blessed display of…….Read More
Judah’s Folly – Genesis 38:20-26 When Judah discovered Tamar was pregnant, he quickly accused her of harlotry and demanded her to be brought forth and burned. However, as Tamar was being brought out to be burned, Judah received a letter from her, telling him the man to whom these three things belonged was the father…….Read More
Judah’s Fornication – Genesis 38:12-19 Since Tamar was not allowed to marry outside Judah’s family, and Judah would not allow Shelah to marry her, Tamar deceived Judah into having sexual relations with her, and she conceived with twin sons. Tamar presented herself to Judah as a prostitute and demanded a “pledge” be given to her…….Read More
Tamar: The Seeker of Justice Read: Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 38:1-30 Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah, the son of Jacob, and the grandson of Abraham. Tamar deceived Judah into having sexual relations with her and became pregnant with two sons, one of whom became the seed-son of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Judah’s failure – Genesis…….Read More
Hope To help us celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, we will be lighting the candles of the Advent Wreath. These candles signify that Jesus is the Light of the World. The evergreens remind us that He is life and brings life to us. All these being arranged in a circle reminds us that our…….Read More
Advent is a season of waiting, expecting, and hoping. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “coming.” For Christians, celebrating Advent helps prepare our hearts for the celebration of the “coming” of Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. The Advent Season begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, and this…….Read More
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REFLECTORS OF HIS GLORY The first question on the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: “What is the chief end of man?” The answer: “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.” “For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened…….Read More
HBC Missions Report August, 2021 Live Stream: 1,478 website visits From: 77 Countries and one foreign territory 48 states and Washington DC Including: 634 visits from viewers in the United States 190 visits from viewers in Georgia Facebook: 7569 Total views 1450 – The Battle for the Ages 1387 – The Rapture of the Church…….Read More
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A Word of Hope For those who missed the RAPTURE On the night before He was crucified, Jesus comforted His devastated disciples with these words as recorded in John 14:1-3 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were…….Read More