During Jesus' lifetime and Ministry, a fire on the beach led to the discovery of Stained Glass.
And that was just the beginning of Histories, Cultures and People finding Unity in Jesus Christ, Son of God, Messiah. Salvation for the World.
In the First Century
Pliny, Roman author, a naturalist and natural philosopher, a naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and a friend of emperor Vespasian.
Pliny’s history of the accidental discovery of glass by Phoenician sailors (the same Nation provided archaeology and materials for David's Palace and the Temple). Shipwrecked sailors set their cooking pots on blocks of natron (soda) from their cargo, then built a fire under it on the beach. In the morning, the fire’s heat had melted the sand and soda mixture. When cooled and hardened this became glass. Romans had windows.
St. Denis Cathedral in Paris, still has small amounts of Stained Glass traced from the 12th Century. St. Denis was the Cathedral of Charlemagne. Charlemagne's success as a warrior, administrator and ruler is traced to Charlemagne's devotion for learning and education. His reign is the Carolingian Renaissance. Flowering scholarship of literature, art and architecture. Charlemagne came into contact with the culture and learning of other countries. He greatly increased the provision of monastic schools and scriptoria (book-copying) in Francia.
In the same era, Alfred the Great was learning from Roman history texts and beginning to record history. King Alfred was pushing back the Vikings. The Siege of Paris was going to happen in 845. As the UK and France had gained in culture as trust and trade flourished, with histories and maps and understanding of the broader world going back to the Roman Empire. The Nations serving God were people broadened to have learning and hospitals as well as flourishing trade. The Vikings served the gods and the one they loved the most was a god of war. To die in war to gain material goods, was the leadership of Vikings heritage from father to son. The glory of death.
Today, Cathedrals draw from Churches built in the 800s.
Like St. Denis, we find history going back the 4th Century.
The 4th Century
Records Unity in Cathedrals in Archaeology
Cathedrals are built on Christians and pagan tombs. The History of Cathedrals is dissimilar cultures, by faith learn to work and live and live and marry together.
Since before the 4th Century, The Gospels have been layering John's Gospels Description of Jesus and His Works, Love and Fruitfulness.
Today Cathedrals
Many of which are major visitor attractions and which together welcome around 25 million visitors per year. England's Cathedrals generate substantial local economic benefits of some £150 million each year within their urban economies and the UK employs 1885 people on a full-time basis. Cathedral visitors spend approximately £30 a day on a visit to a Cathedral City, but unfortunately very little of this revenue is received by the Cathedral as donations. The economic significance of English cathedrals.
Jesus told us of the Church of Jesus.
We find the History Of God's Blessings in the Church is still alive and working today.
Galatians 6
GALATIANS 6, PAPYRUS 46, Age 1st or 2nd Century Depending on Theological Verbs Identified
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Galatians 6:10-19
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all,
to stand firm.
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,
and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith,
with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
17 and take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God,
18 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim
the mystery of the Gospel
The Goal of the Armor of God is Life.
To have faith and the trust to build like the Exodus did, a legacy for children. The hope of a culture built on building for family and children. Love.
A life of faith and prayer seems a fragile hope.
Like Papyrus of the First Century.
Like Stained Glass. I was fortunate one Christmas to receive a necklace of colorful almost dust, actually shards. And this is actual remnants of Roman glass. Stained Glass exists from 800 years ago, and maybe further back in other Cathedrals.
Stained Glass is sand, pummeled and heated, made into Beauty. Fragile and enduring.
Where do we want to place our Goals?
Fighting verbal battles of air. Reading the flaws of people.
Build the foundations to go forward in Jesus Christ
Fight for family and education. Trade. To promote Life for children. The Good Fight finds a strong shelter for Love to dwell. The purpose of God initiating marriage almost immediately in Genesis.
The Strength of His Might.
To Believe the Promises of God will find you a place of shelter. God's Name is a Strong Tower to call upon. Scriptures record people exist in all ages and cultures with fear. The Scriptures and God's Love are not to be fearmongering. God wants His People to have a Hope and Future.
The Armor of God
John 3:17
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but to save the world through him.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Stand Firm
2 Corinthians 9:13
Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves,
people will praise God for the obedience
that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ,
and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else.
1 Timothy 6:18
Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,
and to be generous and willing to share.
Yesterday we talked about being a house of God
Noble Purposes
Who would expect Glass and Papyrus to be here 2000 years later?
Timothy 2
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver,
but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes
and some for disposal of refuse.
21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for noble purposes,
made holy, useful to the Master
and prepared
to do any good work.
Abba, Father God,
Dwell in Us, Jesus Christ.
In You, we will see more Heaven on earth.
Help us to Seek You First.
The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory are Yours.
In this time of Covid fear,
In this time of uncertainty and angry responses,
Please help us to Love one another
Build the Church
Speak Love to One Another
Give us the Day Gratitude
Give us the Day Wisdom of God
Give us the Day, Daily Bread of God for Unity in God's Love.
Just as a Body, though One,
has many parts,
but all its many parts form One Body,
Let this be with Jesus Christ this season.
We ask You, Jesus, to fill our families
with Your Love and Mercy.
Bless those we Love with Jesus.
Take all of our Prayers and Concerns
and in Jesus' Righteousness,
let our reasonable Prayers be answered in Your Willingness.
Help the Words of our mouth,
Meditations of our Heart
be Pleasing and Acceptable to You.
Be the Miraculous Rock
and Forever Redeemer of this Difficult Season.
Bless this Nation in Jesus Christ, please.
And strengthen the Nations of Jesus bringing forth
The Light of Jesus in mankind.
Peace to Israel.
Prosper us in Peace and Love
we ask in Jesus all our cares and loves.
Thanksgiving for Elliott's improvement to travel.
Bless Harby in this new environment for 7 or 8 weeks.
The comfort and well-being of their family and pets.
We ask the Willing Healing Word of Jesus Christ for Elliott.
Thank You.
Blessings on all suffering with Covid in all aspects.
To find Strength and Comfort, to bring Love forth in these lives.
In Jesus Christ, we pray,
in His Righteousness and Love.
Amen.
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