Month: April 2026

Stephen: Unlikely Martyr

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As a teen in Antioch, Stephen’s best friend is crucified for defacing its patron goddess and the city turns on Jews. He flees to Cyrene with his parents. There he meets Simon. Persecution against Jews is worse here. His father continues to stand by him. When Stephen visits Jerusalem for Passover, he sees Simon carrying the cross of Jesus. They both become Christians and the persecution starts all over again. Saul goes after them both. They rush to save each other’s lives….As Stephen takes his final steps toward the stoning pit, he can still hear his father in years past. “Take another step, Son. Now another. Hold your head high. Don’t let them see weakness. Now another step. You’re almost home.”

OOPS OF THE DAY ~ April 30

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

Oops of the Day

Doubting Thomas deserves his reputation and is an example of what not to do.  He should have been ashamed of himself.  The other apostles believed Jesus had come back to life.  He was the only one who doubted.

John 20:24-25  –  John 11:16  –  Luke 24:10-11  –   Mark 16:14  –  John 20:19-20

Fact of the Day

No!  A couple of weeks earlier while in hiding on the other side of the Jordan, Jesus received word Lazarus was sick. Jesus decided to go to Bethany which was about 6 miles from Jerusalem. 

The APOSTLES OBJECTED to going so close to Jerusalem since the priests had announced they were going to kill him. 

BUT, THOMAS said, “Let us go so WE may DIE WITH HIM!” 

Later, after Jesus’ resurrection, Mary Magdalene announced that he had come back to life, the APOSTLES SCOFFED at her FOOLISH TALK.

When Jesus finally appeared to the apostles (while Thomas was gone), Jesus had to show them the nail and side holes on his body.  Finally, chastised the APOSTLES for NOT BELIEVING. 

BUT later, when Jesus appeared again and THOMAS bowed to him, he was the first of the apostles who CALLED JESUS GOD


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OOPS OF THE DAY ~ APRIL 26

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

Oops of the Day

The stone in front of Jesus’ burial cave was rolled away.

Matthew 28:2  –  Mark 16:4  –  Luke 24:2  –  Mark 9:26

Fact of the Day

No!  The word for “taken away” or “rolled away”  in Greek is “aero-menon” meaning it flew through the air.

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SURPRISE OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 27

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I WAS BAPTIZED 74 YEARS AGO TODAY APRIL27) in Dearborn, Michigan by Arnold Watson. I remember coming up out of the water and, even at age 11 (one week before turning 12) thinking,” I’m sinless” and with a vague after thought, “I wonder how long it will last.” I have always remembered that day as my RE-BIRTH DAY.
 
A lot has happened since then. Brother Watson returned to Texas and died there. Also his sweet wife and one of my Sunday School teachers, Ruby Mae.  I have lived through 6 wars and 10 presidents and several eclipses.
 
I have taught the gospel in person everywhere in the US I have lived, plus Korea, Canada, Sri Lanka, India, and last in Afghanistan. I went to Afghanistan when the T’ban were taking over to encourage the secret Christians there and to give my life for them if it ever came to that.
 
I have written books to inspire people to become Christians, and hope they have accomplished that somewhere. I have never doubted that my baptism was the most important thing I ever did in my life and have never regretted it,
 
And now I wait for my turn to go HOME.
 

OOPS OF THE DAY ~ April 24

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

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All Jesus’ apostles fled and hid while Jesus was being crucified.  Only John was at the crucifixion. That’s another reason Jesus had to hand over the care of his mother to John.

Luke 23:46-49

Fact of the Day

No!  EVERYONE who knew Jesus and had followed him from Galilee, including the women, watched at a distance.  In the account, Luke did not reveal any names including the women – perhaps to protect their identities.
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OOPS OF THE DAY ~ APRIL 22

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

Oops of the Day

Jesus asked the apostle John to take care of his mother after his death just because Joseph had died.

John 19:27 & 25  –  Matthew 27:56  –  Mark 15:40  –  Matthew 13:55  –  Mark 6:3

Fact of the Day

Yes & No!  Yes, Joseph had died.  But there was more to it than that.  Jesus had four brothers but they did not believe who Jesus was, meaning they also did not believe their own mother.  But John did believe and John was Jesus’ cousin.    It was natural for Mary to be more comforted with John because Salome, his mother, was Mary’s sister. 


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OOPS OF THE DAY ~ APRIL 21

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

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All of the prayer requests of Jesus were granted.

Hebrews 5:7 – Luke 22:39-46

Fact of the Day

No!  All his life the human side of Jesus had prayed with loud cries, to not have to go through the crucifixion,  Even at the last minutes in the Garden of Gethsemane, he prayed to not have to go through the terrible suffering on the cross,.  Each time,  his Father said No.

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OOPS OF THE DAY ~ APRIL 20

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

Oops of the Day

A dozen or so priests and temple soldiers went to arrest Jesus in Gethsemane.

John 18:3

Fact of the Day

No!  A cohort of Roman soldiers was with them.  A cohort was between 300 & 600 soldiers.  They knew who he was and that his miracles were real and were afraid of him.

 

 

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SURPRISE OF THE DAY ~ APRIL 19

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

Surprise of the Day

Twenty-five times in his life of Christ, John quoted Jesus as saying, “Truly, truly.”  The King James Version reads “Verily, verily.”  It seems silly to write it that way. 

John 1:51; John 3:3 & 5 & 11  –  John 5:19  –  John 5:24-25  – John 35  –  John 6:26 & 32  –  John 6:47 & 53  –  John 8:34, 51 & 58  –  John 10:1 & 7 –  John 12:24  –  John 13:16  –  John 13:20-21  –  John 13:38 –  John 14:12  –  John 16:20 & 23  –  John 21:18

Fact of the Day

Remember, Jesus was the Way, the TRUTH, the Life.  He was saying, “I AM telling you the truth.  OTHERS will not.  You need to hear this.  Don’t believe everything people tell you.  Believe what I am telling you.  You can trust me because I AM TRUTH.”

 “Verily.  Verily” or “Truly.   Truly” is literally “Amen. Amen.”  Today, we use this word when we are through praying as a form of “over and out” or of pressing the “send” button. 

Going a little deeper still, this word is a transliteration of the Greek which, in turn, is a transliteration of the Hebrew and is unpronounceable.  But, for a reason.

Its root word is YHWH.  In Judges 13:18 “The angel of YHWH replied, “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is incomprehensible?”.

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SURPRISE OF THE DAY ~ APRIL 18

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible ...and a few surprises

Surprise of the Day

Twenty-five times in his life of Christ, John quoted Jesus as saying, “Truly, truly.”  The King James Version reads “Verily, verily.”  It seems silly to write it that way. 

John 1:51; John 3:3 & 5 & 11  –  John 5:19  –  John 5:24-25  – John 35  –  John 6:26 & 32  –  John 6:47 & 53  –  John 8:34, 51 & 58  –  John 10:1 & 7 –  John 12:24  –  John 13:16  –  John 13:20-21  –  John 13:38 –  John 14:12  –  John 16:20 & 23  –  John 21:18

Fact of the Day

Remember, Jesus was the Way, the TRUTH, the Life.  He was saying, “I AM telling you the truth.  OTHERS will not.  You need to hear this.  Don’t believe everything people tell you.  Believe what I am telling you.  You can trust me because I AM TRUTH.”

 “Verily.  Verily” or “Truly.   Truly” is literally “Amen. Amen.”  Today, we use this word when we are through praying as a form of “over and out” or of pressing the “send” button. 

Going a little deeper still, this word is a transliteration of the Greek which, in turn, is a transliteration of the Hebrew and is unpronounceable.  But, for a reason.

Its root word is YHWH.  In Judges 13:18 “The angel of YHWH replied, “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is incomprehensible?”.

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