Juneau, Alaska
A day of controversy.
The Alaska state capital building in Juneau might not appear to be what you'd expect from a state capital. As large as Alaska is, this building is quite small. Built in 1931 by the federal government, it served as territorial building before statehood. When Alaska became a state in 1959 the government deeded the building to Alaska for its capital.
Though the building might be different than what you'd expect, more than likely what takes place inside of these walls is much the same as what happens in other state capitals. Alaska legislators probably have their share of fights in this building.
"[The religious leaders] watched for an opportunity to send out some spies. The spies were to act like sincere religious people. They wanted to catch [Jesus] saying the wrong thing so that they could hand him over to the governor." Luke 20:20 God's Word to the Nations
Tuesday of Holy Week is known as the day of controversy. Within the walls of the temple the religious leaders attempted to trap Jesus in order to find a way to put him to death. Like so often happens, they resorted to lies to get their way.
There are those who seek to discredit Jesus by disgracing his people. Yet unlike Jesus, the church is not perfect and we are often caught in a life that isn't pleasing to God.
Is there hope for God's church? Yes! Our hope is in redemption. Though we fall, God has redeemed us. The power of Christ's cross is our witness to the world that Jesus is Lord.
By the way, did you know that by area Juneau is the second largest city in the U.S. (3,255 sq. miles)? Yet the population of Juneau is only slightly over 32,000. That's about 10 people per sq. mile.
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The Alaska state capital building in Juneau might not appear to be what you'd expect from a state capital. As large as Alaska is, this building is quite small. Built in 1931 by the federal government, it served as territorial building before statehood. When Alaska became a state in 1959 the government deeded the building to Alaska for its capital.
Though the building might be different than what you'd expect, more than likely what takes place inside of these walls is much the same as what happens in other state capitals. Alaska legislators probably have their share of fights in this building.
"[The religious leaders] watched for an opportunity to send out some spies. The spies were to act like sincere religious people. They wanted to catch [Jesus] saying the wrong thing so that they could hand him over to the governor." Luke 20:20 God's Word to the Nations
Tuesday of Holy Week is known as the day of controversy. Within the walls of the temple the religious leaders attempted to trap Jesus in order to find a way to put him to death. Like so often happens, they resorted to lies to get their way.
There are those who seek to discredit Jesus by disgracing his people. Yet unlike Jesus, the church is not perfect and we are often caught in a life that isn't pleasing to God.
Is there hope for God's church? Yes! Our hope is in redemption. Though we fall, God has redeemed us. The power of Christ's cross is our witness to the world that Jesus is Lord.
By the way, did you know that by area Juneau is the second largest city in the U.S. (3,255 sq. miles)? Yet the population of Juneau is only slightly over 32,000. That's about 10 people per sq. mile.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2013 Douglas P. Brauner. ARR.
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