Rome at Christmas Time , a rare snow.
1 Peter 1:1
In 66 AD, Peter writes from Rome to the Jewish believers in the Roman provinces of Asia Minor – in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia.
2 Peter. 1:14-15
In 67 AD, Peter writes again from Rome, where he has been imprisoned and is about to be executed.
Christmas and the New Testament. The New Testament at the end of James, Peter and John. These - touchingly - are the long road traveled.
Peter is not at home in his fine home on the Sea of Galilee where a house church has formed for the next 300 years. Peter is not thinking he will be Home for Christmas.
C. 1960 Peter's home was found under a byzantine Church and was recovered. He lived here with his wife and his brother Andrew and his mother-in-law. Peter never saw the aeral view of Capernaum - we are one of 5 generations to know aerial views.
Peter moved to Capernaum from Bethsaida near the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Hometown of the Apostles Simon Peter, his brother Andrew, and Philip. A blind man was healed during a journey to their hometown.
What does Peter have to say for the man who came back to Life ~ after 34 years?
The Son of God -Jesus.
2 Peter 1:12-21
12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have.
13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body,to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.
15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,
20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation.
21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Abba,
For all generations - You have been our Blessing.
When we are looking over our city, our lives, our years - You are always there.
And in this safekeeping, we are assured of Your Blessings and ability to have Hope and in overcomimg.
And in this joy, we place our Loved ones in Your care. Knowing You inhale our prayers, You are so close. A Revelation.
We entrust our Faith knowing more Heaven on earth will be seen. Peter never forgot seeing more Heaven on earth.
Giving us, in the Power of the Holy Spirit, our Nation and many others trusting in You.
We pray for Peace, Love, Joy and coughing to be kicked out of the house forever. Healed.
You are the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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