The gospel of the woman caught in adultery has a special relevance for us these days. Our Lord did not deny the validity of the Jewish law to execute the woman for her crime.However, He refused to implement it. “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her”.
Read MorePhilippi was a thoroughly Roman city full of veterans and hardly any Jews. The earliest Christians in Philippi were Romans facing serious persecution for turning their backs on Rome in turning to Christ.
Read MoreWhile Saul’s transformation into Paul is remarkable, it is understandable that the Jerusalem community, who knew of his reputation, was nonetheless suspicious. Who would think that instead of persecuting Christians, the future Paul would become one?
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