He was the boy king of Egypt, Pharaoh Tutankhamun He ruled in the eighteenth dynasty. He died at the young age of 19 after a ten-year reign (1332 BC – 1323 BC). His tomb and remains were discovered in 1922 and the collective treasures are valued in the billions of dollars. Vicki and I had the opportunity to see a part of this incredible collection at the Los Angeles County Museum a few years ago. The cause of his death has been the subject of speculation since Howard Carter discovered the mummy. DNA results show that the young Tut had malaria […]

AM SCRIPTURE READING: 2 TIM. 4.6-8 TIM BARKAS “THE GOOD FIGHT” INTRODUCTION: One who would successfully engage in battle must put up a good fight. Paul, in 2 Tim. 4.6-8, knowing that his days were numbered, wrote the words that are an encouragement to all Christians. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day — and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for […]

AM Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 5.1-5 Brent T. Willey Ecclesiastes 5.1 Entering God’s House  1 Timothy 3.15 Introduction: Consider two passages that concern the “house of God.” Eccl. 5.1: “Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.” 1 Tim. 3.15: “I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar & ground of the truth.” Two interesting figures of […]