Beatles the early years page 18

 Beatles the early years page 18 by ric gustafson

In November of 1956, Little Richard came onto the scene. His songs were big band with vocal, piano and saxophone. Only Elvis Presley had affected John and Paul that much.

At the same time, John had gotten his first guitar. It was time to let go of the banjo. It was a cheap little acoustic guitar. He learned to play it using the banjo's first four strings. George Harrison learned how to play guitar using a Hofner Committee guitar. It was a maple blade guitar. George and Paul became closer friends when they both had guitars. They would play and sing around Paul's front parlor. 

In November of 1956, John Lennon decided to form his own group. He decided it would be a group of his friends. The first person John asked was his friend Pete Shotton. John wanted his group to be a skiffle group. Pete agreed to strum a washboard. John asked his friend Eric Griffiths to be his guitarist. Then John invited his friend Bill Smith to play the tea chest bass.

The skiffle group needed a name. Bill Smith came up with the name. John Lennon's new skiffle group was called the Quarry Men.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn 

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names of Jesus: Savior

 names of Jesus: Savior by ric gustafson

Yeshua means ' the Lord saves'. The Savior is his given name. The Savior was the Son of God sent to save the world. The Savior has the power to rescue and redeem on God's behalf. Salvation isn't something we earn. It is a gift. Grace is a gift from God. The power of the Savior's grace is readily available to all who come to him to receive it. We do not never need to struggle on our own. By grace, we are saved. The Savior welcomes us with open arms when we come to him.

So who is the Savior?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Morning Star

names of Jesus: Morning Star by ric gustafson

A morning star is a star that shines brightest before the dawn. In darkness, there is night. The hope is that the darkness of night will end and the dawn of a new day would come.

The Morning Star is our hope. The Morning Star reminds us that a better day is coming. The Morning Star gives light to all who look for him. The Morning Star gives that light. The light brings hope, assurance and reminds us of the truth of God.

So who is the Morning Star?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Rock

 names of Jesus: Rock by ric gustafson

The Rock is a firm foundation. The Rock is our steady hope. The Rock is our powerful Savior. The Rock is someone we can set our feet upon. The Rock is my fortress and my deliverer. The Rock is my refuge. There is no safer place to be than the Rock.

The Rock is our living water. The Rock is our spiritual rock. The Rock gives us hope. 

So who is the Rock?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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Yeshu page 1

 Yeshu page 1 by ric gustafson

Maryam stared at the holy city of Yerushalaim. She was standing high on the Mount of Olives. She could see the ancient stone walls and the wide streets. She began to stare at the Temple Mount. The Temple was supported by massive retaining walls. The Temple was where God lived.

" This is dangerous Yeshu". Maryam stared at her son. " They are violent men".

" I must speak with Dysmas".

" I don't trust the Zealots Yeshu".

Yeshu sighed. " I agreed to meet them here at the ninth hour".

Then Yeshu heard a noise. He turned. Two men were now three paces behind Yeshu.

The first man was skinny and wore tattered dirty clothes.

" Dysmas, please sit down".

The other man also sat down. He had brown hair and a pockmarked face.

" Gestas, please sit".

research help: ' The Betrayal' by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W Michael Gear

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names of Jesus: Redeemer

 names of Jesus: Redeemer by ric gustafson

A Redeemer is a rescuer. He helps us out of trouble. In Scripture, a Redeemer is one who buys back or restores something that was taken away or lost. The Redeemer restores all that was lost. He purchases our freedom with his own life. We no longer need to face the pain of separation from God. The Redeemer has paid the cost in full.

In the Redeemer, we have restoration. The Redeemer forgives us. The Redeemer frees us from our debt that we owe. The Redeemer restores our identity, our purpose, our hope and our eternal reward.

So who is the Redeemer?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Prophet

 names of Jesus: Prophet by ric gustafson

A prophet in Scripture was a spokesperson for God. A Prophet was a messenger of his Word. They spoke in obedience to God's Spirit. The Prophet speaks directly from the heart of God. He reveals the truth of his commands and also the power of his nature. 

The Prophet spoke the truth of God. The Prophet also performed many signs and wonders. The Prophet led God's people into truth and life. 

So who is the Prophet?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing.

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