The life of Peter is a fascinating study in the New Testament. I have found that the “ups & downs” of Peter’s life are encouraging in that Jesus worked with the “cracked pot” of Peter’s life and I believe he does the same with me. Last week we looked at the Last Supper in Luke […]
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This week we will be looking at the Last Supper in Luke 22. Because of our sin we need forgiveness and a restored relationship with God. The cross where Christ died is what makes this forgiveness possible. We deserved punishment but were extended grace and forgiveness because Jesus died in our place. Jesus took our
Resurrection Sunday is four weeks away! I love Paul’s words in I Corinthians 15:55, “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” I imagine the Apostle Paul celebrating the Resurrection and looking at Satan saying, “you lost the war, God’s people will not live in condemnation and will proclaim eternal life
I have reflected on Isaiah 30:15 for many years. If you haven’t read it for a while here it is: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” Repentance is a change of heart. Repentance also involves “seeing” your surroundings, God and
What is the purpose of a Sunday morning church gathering? How is the service to be structured for worship and Biblical content? These questions have provoked endless questions, debates and discussions since the church began in Acts. In 1975 Howard Snyder wrote a book called, “The Problem of Wineskins”. In Luke 5:38 Jesus said, “new
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