In 1880, a pastor named Claas Epp led 600 Russian Mennonites on a 1700-mile trek across Central Asia to set up a new community and await Christ’s return, prophesied to occur in 1889. On the appointed date, the entire group gathered on a hill to welcome the Lord – but when nothing happened, Claas realized … More Sunday School 2/18
Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s 2011 wedding was probably the most famous wedding of the 21st century. An estimated $36 million was spent by the royal family on the wedding, and news reporters shared every detail of the preparations with a fascinated worldwide audience. Between 100 million and 200 million people watched the actual wedding … More Sunday School 2/11
Our lesson this week from Matthew 21:1-16 covers Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But Jesus wasn’t the first ruler to carry out a triumphal procession: at this same period in history, Roman triumphs honoring victorious generals were well-known as magnificent and glamorous affairs. A Roman general’s triumphal procession included politicians, soldiers, musicians, captives, and spoils … More Sunday School 2/04
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