"And when He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile and to question Him closely on many subjects, plotting to catch Him in something He might say." Luke 11:53-54 Good Morning my beloved, We welcome you to worship today in the name of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us today, whether it's your first time or you are a faithful member of our family in Christ, we're glad you are here. If you have recently received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, please contact and let us know so that we can pray for you. Praying with and for others is a foundational practice of the Christian faith, shifting the focus from self to others through the act of intercession as often modeled by Jesus Himself. There seems to be a growing hostility toward anyone who is actually preaching the Word of God, rather than just reciting a few Bible verses, quoting other pastors, telling stories and giving some commentary more frequently ...