“Cantelon’s Casual Commentary” is available in a series of booklets. Currently the entire book of Matthew is available and the first half of Mark. If you’d like to read all the commentary feel free to order. There’s no charge but Jim is hoping you’ll think of providing some support for WOW (wowmission.com). Any donations at or above $15 will be receipted.
February 17, 2021
Alms, Prayer, & Fasting 6:1-18 “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done” v. 10 (Part 1) Jesus couldn’t have been clearer in expressing there purpose of his ministry: “I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God…because that is why I was sent.” (Lk. 4:43). The “Kingdom” was everything. In one sense this Continue reading…
February 10, 2021
Alms, Prayer, & Fasting 6:1-18 Our Father in Heaven v. 9 (Part 3) “Your name” is a subject all of itself. I’m tempted to write an essay here, but space won’t permit. Rather I’ll make a few summary observations. In the biblical view there is nothing more holy on this space/time spaceship we call earth Continue reading…
February 3, 2021
Alms, Prayer, & Fasting 6:1-18 Our Father in Heaven v. 9 (Part 2) Jesus’ reference to God as Father would not have surprised his audience. In the Jewish scriptures God had claimed “Israel as his son…” (Ex. 4:22) and had blessed and chastened him time and again through out a tumultuous history. The use of Continue reading…
January 27, 2021
Alms, Prayer, & Fasting 6:1-18 Our Father in Heaven v.9 Right off the top the pronoun puts things in perspective. There is no “I, me, or mine” . Rather it’s “we, us, and ours”. God is the Father of all, not a household deity. “Our” reminds us that we have no inside track to God Continue reading…