Psalm 146, 147 Meditation: John – Jesus’ audience asks if what he means by “going away” is that he is going to kill himself. The patience Jesus had when speaking is extraordinary. The number of times that he tells people of his upcoming sacrifice or of his true place in heaven without them understanding would …
Tag: Sacrifice
Saturday, October 17
Psalms: 20 Meditation 1 Corinthians: Paul’s argument in favor of the resurrection from the dead is quite pointed. If Christ did not rise from the dead, then His sacrifice on the cross was not accepted. Jesus’ resurrection was proof that God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice. As early as the time of Samson there was …
Generosity
Grace is any gift that God gives to undeserving sinners. God’s forgiveness is grace. Our spiritual gifts, the special abilities that we have been given by God to strengthen the church, are also grace. But have you ever thought of your generosity to others as God’s grace to you? I didn’t until I came across …
Tuesday, April 28
Psalm: 39 Meditation 1 John: Much is mentioned of love in this passage. This is not the Danielle Steel kind of romantic love. Love is here defined as God sending His Son to be an atoning sacrifice for us – nothing in it for God. His kind of love is the type that gives a …
Friday, April 10
Good Friday Psalms: 95*, 22 Meditation Genesis: This is the first portrayal of the act of redemption – one life sacrificed in place of another. Centuries later on Calvary this same scene will be carried out only this time it will be God’s only Son – one perfect life offered for many imperfect ones. “Now …
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