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*NO BIBLE STUDY NEXT WEEK*

I am praying daily and by name for all those who have attended the Bible study at least once, about twenty folks. I do this as part of mid-day prayers for the mission of the Church.

Highlights from this week’s study:

Matthew 27:47-28:20(THE END)

- Finished Matthew

- Death of Jesus, conquering of death

- Resurrection of Jesus

- Great Commission

- What to read next: Tobit

November 7 is October 25 on the Old Julian Calendar, the calendar observed by the Christian Church in Europe up to the 16th Century. On October 25 is celebrated, among many others, the memory of Sts. Crispian and Crispinian, two brothers who were missionaries in Gaul and martyrs under Diocletian's 3rd Century persecutions. What makes this day famous is the battle of Agincourt in France between French and English armies. The English were greatly outnumbered, but were roused to victory by their sovreign King Henry V's encouraging speech.

The speech is lost to history, but this story inspired William Shakespeare when he wrote his play Henry V in 1600. His rendition is truly inspiring and has given us an inspiring motto for groups of men doing great things everywhere: Band of Brothers.

I missed the occasion to mark this date on the New Calendar last month. Thankfully I was able to meet up with Caleb Wilson, good friend and true brother for breakfast and share this inspiring story and pivotal moment with him. I am also pleased to share it with you via this podcast. Please enjoy.

I got this idea from Stephen Mansfield from his GreatMan Podcast:

http://greatman.tv/2018/10/23/on-st-crispins-day/

Read more about the back story:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Crispin's_Day_Speech#Text

Matthew 26-27

Lord’s Supper

His Anguish in the Garden

His Arrest, Jewish and Roman Trials

His Mocking and Crucifixion

Matthew Ch. 25-26

Matthew Ch. 23-24

End Times Prophecy, etc.

Matthew Chapters 20-23

Question: Why does the gospel of Matthew evidently quote Jesus so much more than the other gospels?

Matthew Chapter 19

Jesus answers a question about divorce and He forbids it with very few exceptions. How can we follow this? It has always been very hard and even impossible without God.

Same thing for rich people. Very hard to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, even impossible, but not for God, Who gives the power to do it.

Children are permitted in Church for worship and teaching and are often examples for adults.

Matthew Ch. 17-18

Demon possession and exorcism.

How do we humble ourselves as little children?

The 8 consequences of allowing television in your home.

Matthew 14-16

Matthew Chapters 11-13

 

- What is ’blasphemy’ of the Holy Spirit?

- Did Mary really not understand Who Jesus was?

- The Seven Sorrows of Mary