Stephen Manley

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The prophets of old wrote, “He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Paul used the term tribulation to describe persecution (1 Thessalonians 3:3-4). Persecution is one form of tribulation that God

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Jesus highlights the absolute certainty of persecution (Matthew 5:10-11). Paul writes to the Thessalonians concerning his love

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The Greek word “dioko” is translated “persecuted ones” (Matthew 5:10). This is a participle; it is a verb acting as an

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The Beatitude on persecution is uniquely different from all the rest. This is not an intervention of Jesus producing something

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The helpless state of being poor in spirit is a condition sourced by God. We are not this way because we have sinned through

I am a Jesus pusher!!! “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). It may be we have developed into a self-absorbed

I am a Jesus pusher!!! “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). My childhood heroes were the New Testament’s men

I am a Jesus pusher!!! “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). The manifestation of peace is contained in