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The Reason For The Season: Day 7

As Christmas approaches, the Baptist Message team invites you to pause daily from the hustle and bustle of life to focus on the Reason for the reason. Join us in a 24-day challenge to read through the Gospel of Luke to get a greater understanding of Jesus’ birth, ministry, death and resurrection. Day 7: Luke 6 (NKJV) ================================== Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath 1 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grain fields, and his disciples began to pick some heads of grain, rub them in their hands and eat the kernels. 2 Some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 3 Jesus answered them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He entered the house of God, and taking the consecrated bread, he ate what is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.” 5 Then Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” 6 On another Sabbath he went into the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was shriveled. 7 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. 8 But Jesus knew … [Read more...]

Louisiana Baptist Ralph Abraham announces run for governor

By Message Staff   ALTO, La. (LBM) - Ralph Abraham, M.D., a Republican who represents the 5th Congressional District, announced Thursday, Dec. 6, he has entered the 2019 gubernatorial race.   “I’m running for governor, and I intend to win,” Abraham said in a brief statement released on his personal Facebook page.   Abraham, a member of Alto Baptist Church, was first elected to Congress in 2014. His district encompasses 24 parishes in the northeastern, central and southeastern areas of the state. He serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.   The three-term congressman joins Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, also a Republican, in challenging the incumbent John Bel Edwards, a Democrat.   Abraham is a physician, veterinarian, business owner, farmer, pilot and veteran. He was a first lieutenant with the 20th Special Forces Group Airborne Division of the Army National Guard from 1986-1989, according to his website.   He is a native of rural Richland Parish where he and his wife, Dianne, live. He holds degrees from Mangham High School and Louisiana State University.   During his time in Congress, Abraham has been a … [Read more...]

Tommy Middleton opens U.S. Senate in prayer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tommy Middleton, director of missions for the Baptist Association of Greater Baton Rouge, led a prayer to open the U.S. Senate December 6. Middleton, who was invited by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, voiced prayers of thanksgiving and guidance for decisions made by elected officials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGD-81gWW9E&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...]