“And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it.” Mark 14:23 August 2, 2024 There are different ways we can remember special occasions. We recollect them sentimentally, an emotional moment that may not linger long. We can think about the significance of […]
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“And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’” Mark 14:22 July 31, 2024 The Lord’s Supper, as it is commonly called, does not need any defense. Its significance and solemnity has been celebrated for over two thousand
“Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Isaiah 6:10 July 29, 2024 Imagine a pastor being told that his ministry would be one of hardening hearts.
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“Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped.” Isaiah 35:5 July 26, 2024 There is a new world coming. Long ago the prophet Isaiah spoke of a coming Messiah who will set everything right in nature and make everything right for the spiritually blinded and deaf. Israel
“Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust.” 1 Peter 2:18 July 24, 2024 No matter what kind of work we do there is a universal job description for Christians. Most of the jobs in the first century were filled by slaves.
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 July 22, 2024 Do you remember those times when you said something and wished you had not? Maybe it was a quick
“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” John 13:5 July 19, 2024 Have you ever washed someone else’s feet? Some Christian denominations observe foot washing as part of their communion service. Emotionally, it is a humbling
“Serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews.” Acts 20:19 July 17, 2024 There are times in one’s life when it is necessary to look in the mirror and ask, “what is a well-lived life?” Paul, in addressing the elders of
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34 July 15, 2024 The recent attempted assassination of a former president running for the office of President of the United States of America places the importance of government before every Christian. There is no place for political pacifism among followers of
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“Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish my purpose.’” Isaiah 46:9-10 July 12, 2024 The
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