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Henry Bessemer is best remembered for developing the Bessemer Process, also called the pneumatic conversion process, for making steel. His invention could produce as much steel in 24 minutes that previously took 24 hours. He revolutionized the steel making process, and because of this the last half of the nineteenth century is often called the "age of steel."
Unknown to most people is that his first invention was the "spinning projectile." He designed the spinning motion of bullets and artillery shells to increase their accuracy and destructive potential. This killing innovation was invented to assist the French and British during the Crimean War.
As we read the story of Holy Week we encounter many individuals who had conflicting and contradictory actions. Peter, who was the senior disciple, was also the one who betrayed Jesus. Judas, who was the treasurer, was the one who sold Jesus out to the authorities. Pilate, who was known to be ruthless, when facing Jesus chose to wash his hands as a declaration of innocence. What will we remember most about each individual who passes through the story this week?
Bessemer is remembered as a great steel maker, he is forgotten as an inventor of death. What will you and I be remembered for? As a follower of Christ or as one who sold him out?
Unknown to most people is that his first invention was the "spinning projectile." He designed the spinning motion of bullets and artillery shells to increase their accuracy and destructive potential. This killing innovation was invented to assist the French and British during the Crimean War.
As we read the story of Holy Week we encounter many individuals who had conflicting and contradictory actions. Peter, who was the senior disciple, was also the one who betrayed Jesus. Judas, who was the treasurer, was the one who sold Jesus out to the authorities. Pilate, who was known to be ruthless, when facing Jesus chose to wash his hands as a declaration of innocence. What will we remember most about each individual who passes through the story this week?
Bessemer is remembered as a great steel maker, he is forgotten as an inventor of death. What will you and I be remembered for? As a follower of Christ or as one who sold him out?
