The Gray-Haired Preacher: Recent Episodes
Russell Breshears
Devotions, prayers, brief messages of hope and encouragement during the 2020 COVID 19 pandemic from Dr. Russ Breshears, Oaklawn United Methodist, Hot Springs, Arkansas
This gospel parable of the woman and the yeast reminds us that it only takes a little Faith, a little Love, a little Hope and a little laughter to transform us.
Commentary on Acts 11. Note how those of “the circumcision”, the Jews struggle to accept the unclean Gentiles.
In the 10 chapter of Acts Peter receives a vision of all the formally forbidden food that he can now eat. The Lord sends an angel to a Roman official named Cornelius advises him to invite Peter for a visit. Peter preaches, the Holy Spirit comes and the Romans are converted to Christ and baptized. The Christian faith is now on its way to Rome and throughout the Roman Empire
The great villain of the followers of Jesus has a great change of heart. A powerful and proud man is knocked to the ground and becomes blind. A great change happens in his life.
Act chapter 8 shows us a world of diversity much like the one we live in. The gospel is for all races, and all miniorities
Acts 6 gives us an example of cultural conflict and shows the listener an example of delegating the workload.
I thirst, It is finished, and Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit are briefly discussed.
John 19:25-27 depicts the women at the foot of the cross along with John, the beloved disciple
Final thoughts on Judas as depicted in Matthew 27 and a brief consideration of Pilate's wife
Three theories of why Judas betrayed Christ are briefly explored. William Barclay notes the two Greek words used for "kiss".
Commentary on Matthew 24 reminding us to be ready! Rather than fearing the coming of the Lord, the believer looks forward to the time when the hungry will be fed, when everyone has a home, and when reign of Christ offers love and peace.
A greeting an an early morning prayer on this March 22, the first Sunday we are not physically gathering.