Shortly after being baptized and beginning His ministry, Jesus travels to Jerusalem for the Passover. He is likely looking forward to this Passover as an opportunity to start...
Clearing the Temple
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Brother Jerry Valenti
Articles by Brother Jerry Valenti
It’s a Miracle!
A few days after Jesus gains His first few disciples, the small group attends a wedding in Cana. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is also in attendance. During the wedding celebration,...
Let Me Introduce You to Jesus
Ever get discouraged because your church branch or mission is so small? Just the same few people at the meetings. How could it ever grow? Who would want to join a church with so...
It’s Really Good
Some years ago, there was a skit on TV that depicted a boy and a girl sitting on a playground, talking to each other. The boy in the skit is supposed to be suffering from a...
Fulfilling All Righteousness
For his entire life, John the Baptist has been looking forward to one specific day — the day when he baptizes the Son of God. He doesn't know who He is (John 1:31) but God has...
Preparing for Something Greater
Jesus had a cousin named John. If you were living in Judea at the time, then you probably would've been impressed by the large mansion that John lived in. (Oops, no, he actually...
The Father’s Business
In the previous article, we left off with 12-year-old Jesus on His own in Jerusalem while His parents are frantically looking for Him. Well, of course, they do find Him—in...
Don’t Leave Jesus Behind
Each year (other than the past year) The Church of Jesus Christ holds annual or semi-annual events, such as campout or conference, which offer the opportunity for our members to...
Where God Wants You to Be
After the visit of the wise men, the Lord instructs Joseph to take his wife and the young child, Jesus, and relocate from Bethlehem to Egypt. Joseph follows this instruction and,...
Does It Really Say That?
Picture a classic nativity scene. It's easy to envision the baby Jesus in the manger with Mary and Joseph nearby. On one side of the family, you can see the shepherds who have...