Paul Trask introduces a 4 part series examining Luke 15, which includes the parable of The Return of the Prodigal Son. He explains that one of the most important keys to understanding this chapter is realizing that the entire chapter – in reality – is really only one parable, not three. The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin and the Lost Son are really then 3 “acts” comprising a single “play,” all conveying a single, unified message. He then explores the…
Marjorie Dillon had just celebrated her 100th birthday, and had been a member of Strasburg Union Church for over ninety of those years! Pastor Steve Carpenter remembers Marjorie’s life of sweet devotion to her Lord and Savior by reciting several of her many poems, which evidence both her devotion and the Lord’s inspiration. Pastor Carpenter then expands wonderfully the “goodness and steadfast love” of God contained in Psalm 23, which culminates with us “dwelling in the house of the Lord…
The 11th chapter of John’s gospel celebrates a “coming out” party, that concludes with the joy of Lazarus coming out of the grave. The same joy that was celebrated in John 11 is appointed for us as well. The resurrection will be the greatest coming out party in all of history as time merges into eternity, and the new creation is celebrated by a new humanity that will dwell in the New Jerusalem in a new heavens and new earth!…
Dr. Steve Carpenter delivers his Resurrection Day message at Strasburg Union Church, entitled “Jesus – Our Tabernacle.” He beautifully demonstrates that in His crucifixion and resurrection Jesus Christ became the fulfillment of all the types and shadows embodied in Israel’s Tabernacle. As a result, He will be our tabernacle throughout all eternity, and we shall dwell within His tent. We are His new creations, now housed in Christ Jesus Himself. Old things have passed away, behold, all things have been…