Fisherman: a Popular Occupation The sons of Zebedee, along with their father, owned a fishing business that employed other fishermen (Matthew 4:18–22). Thomas, Nathaniel, and Philip may have chosen fisherman as their occupation, for they were among those out in the boats when Jesus appeared on the shore after his resurrection (John 21:2–8). Perhaps, to…
Certain gospel passages demand special attention and diligent consideration by the mortal mind of man. This is true of the words written by Peter in I Peter 4:17: For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begins at us, what shall the end be of…
The word “new” is a vibrant word and has attractions in many ways. People desire a new car, a new house, or a new wardrobe. Some of the underlying reasons are that “new” represents trouble-free motoring, clean, substantial housing, and moth-free durable clothing. In comparison, the “new life” is trouble-free, clean, and substantial living is…