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At Christmas time we think of family, food, fellowship and gifts. Those are good, but what if we paused and considered deeply the ultimate gift. The gift of salvation. Join us as we explore this wonderful gift through the lens of scripture. Scripture: Romans 5:12-14, Romans 5:15, Romans 5:17=20, Hebrews 2:14-18, John 3:16 “The Everlasting…
Ever been hungry? Really hungry? So hungry that a simple piece of bread and a glass of water satisfies? Bread and water, bread and wine are used as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood. Used to remind us of His sacrifice on our behalf. In John 6, Jesus invites His followers to eat His body…
Friends, as we conclude this foray into the idea that Jesus is THE PROMISE coming down the DUSTY ROADS of our lives, and as we have seen it illustrated in the lives of those who lived and were impacted by Jesus, we must not forget the ultimate DUSTY ROAD of human existence. The Message of…
2 Peter 3:10-11 challenges us to consider the time in which we are living and acknowledge that this earthly life will soon pass away. In awareness of this reality the question is postulated by Peter, “What type of lives should we be living?” Good question. Does Peter have any experience with this transformative question? Did…
Two weeks ago, I presented some thoughts about the Mosaic sanctuary and what a spiritually perceptive Hebrew might have thought about the sanctuary rituals. Within the sphere of the OT itself only inferences can be made as to the meaning of the sanctuary, its furnishings and its rituals since there is no discussion of its…
What does grace cost? The high price of grace makes our repentance possible. God asks for obedience because He knows what will keep us safe and fulfilled. He also knows that sin is a part of our existence and grace and forgiveness are needed. We need to recognize that the there is a cost to…
As Christ was about to complete or fulfill the old covenant, He established a New Covenant which we call the Lord’s Supper. This GIFT reminds us that he redeemed us by His blood and set us free to live in Him. We do not have to carry our load of sin. We can leave it…
One of the most endearing stories during the Christmas season is the visit by the 3 kings who were bearing gifts. (Mt. 2). However, the more powerful story is the one about the gifts that Jesus brought to man. Those gifts included the forgiveness of our sins and setting man right with God (justification), God…
John 8: 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. According to Stephen Covey, author of the bestseller entitled “The Speed of Trust,” four kinds of trust exist: blind…
At the start of a New Year, we all tend to start purging unhealthy things from our lives: unhealthy foods; bad habits; clutter; sometimes even toxic people or relationships. But have you ever wondered how reconciliation comes into play in our relationships? When should we reconcile? How do we reconcile? What is God’s plan for…