Bible Studies
PruittWrites is committed to teaching The Bible in an open, and unobtrusive way. These have, in the past, included the book of Ruth. Currently, we are studying The Incarnation, the title of the series is "The Native".
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The Tribe Of Zebulun
Genesis 49:13 13 “Zebulun shall dwell at the shore of the sea; he shall become a haven for ships, and his border shall be at Sidon. I think of the smell of the sea when I think of him. Initially this was because of the prophecy of Jacob. I also think of Jesus, because Nazareth was in the region assigned to Zebulun and Naphtali. Isaiah mentioned this, and so did Matthew. Ironically, during his lifetime, most of what we know, has Zebulun tied to the land. It makes me wonder if the prophecy God gave him, was tied to a desire of Zebulun. Each of us has dreams we…
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25 Devotions – Day Thirteen
The Native: He Keeps His Promises Luke 2:2 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Can I ask you a question, contextually why does it matter who was governor of Syria? I ask this, not out of disrespect, but out of joy. If you say to give the setting a date, I would argue that Augustus’ decree in verse one could accomplish that. No, the reason for this, is intended, inspired, and inviting. He recognized his own sins, his own mistakes, and he had received mercy. Some argue about the date of Cyrenius rule as Governor of Syria. Some scholars suggest that when should…