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The Gospel of John begins by saying, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1), echoing both the creation story in Genesis 1 and the passage about Divine Wisdom in Proverbs 8. John’s account of the life of Jesus stands apart from the preceding Gospels, and his first chapter says that “the Word becam...
Read MoreThe Gospel according to Luke is part of a two-volume work, with the second book being the Acts of the Apostles. Luke mentions women more than the other Gospel-writers, and has special concern for people on the margins of society, including the sick and the poor. His Gospel frames “good news” in a very specific way in the inauguration of the ministr...
Read MoreMark is the shortest of the Gospels, and scholars believe that it was the first of the biblical accounts of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Since most of the stories in Mark can also be found in Matthew and Luke, it was probably the foundation on which these other two books were built. The first eight chapters of Mark contain an account...
Read MoreThe Gospel according to Matthew is the first book of the New Testament, and is the first of four accounts of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Matthew is concerned with placing Jesus in the story of God’s saving work, which began in Genesis and continued through the Hebrew Scriptures. The book begins with an “account of the genealogy of Je...
Read MoreDear FPC Members and Friends, In this time of coronavirus pandemic, we hope that you are staying well and that you have the supplies you need. The staff and deacons of FPC want to be of whatever assistance we can be. Don't hesitate to reach out by email if you have a need during this time of adherence to the governor's "Stay-at-Home Order." Althoug...
Read MoreMalachi is the last of the twelve Minor Prophets, and his book is the final entry in the Christian Old Testament. In Jewish Bibles, the Prophets section is followed by the Writings section, which usually ends with Chronicles. The name Malachi means “my messenger,” and over the course of four chapters the prophet delivers messages about the improper...
Read MoreThe Book of Zechariah begins with a call for Israel to return to God, and contains visions ranging from “a man riding on a red horse” (Zech 1:8) to “four chariots coming out from between two mountains” (Zech 6:1). The prophet then proclaims judgment on Israel’s enemies and predicts the coming ruler of God’s people, one who will arrive in Jerusalem...
Read MoreHaggai 1:14—2:9 The prophet Haggai focuses on the rebuilding of the temple after the exile in Babylon, and the book begins with God commanding the governor of Judah and the high priest to begin work on the structure. The project was a top priority since the temple was Israel’s primary place of worship and sacrifice, and was the spot where God was b...
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Read MoreEaster is coming, regardless of COVID-19! Although the governor's "Stay-at-Home Order" means we cannot gather as a community, FPC will continue to provide worship, ministry, and mission opportunities through available online platforms. 1. Worship on Easter, the Day of Resurrection, April 12, will be available online only through live-stream at 8:45...
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