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Tag Archives: Easter
The Payment that Changed Everything
By Friday morning after his entry to Jerusalem, the enemies of Jesus had completed their scheme. Following an illegal trial based on bribery and dishonesty, Jesus had been beaten, mocked, scourged, nailed to an ugly structure used for criminals, and … Continue reading
Fulfilled Words
In the time leading up to the crucifixion, there were Jesus’ last words. On Saturday there was a time of no words. And then on Sunday morning…there were fulfilled words: “He is not here, He has risen just as He … Continue reading
No Words
After several days of “last words” to the disciples, there suddenly were no words. Jesus had been buried, the sun came up, and it was another day. The scripture provides very little about that day, but we do know two … Continue reading
The Last Words – “It is Finished!”
By Friday morning, the enemies of Jesus had completed their scheme. After an illegal trial that included bribery and dishonesty, Jesus had been beaten, mocked, scourged, nailed to an ugly structure made for criminals, and left to die. However, their … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Easter, Easter 2020, faith, Good Friday
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The Last Words-Abide
“May not the inadequacy of much of our spiritual experience be traced back to our habit of skipping through the corridors of the Kingdom like children in the marketplace, chattering about everything but pausing to learn the value of nothing” … Continue reading
The Last Words-Believe
As the noise and excitement of the crowds faded into the night, Jesus looked His inner circle in the eyes and said: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” – John 14:1 NKJV … Continue reading
The Last Words-Love
After Judas left the upper room, Jesus turned to the remaining eleven disciples and instructed them about moving forward. First, He spoke of His glorification (which they were yet to understand), then He said: “A new commandment I give to … Continue reading
The Last Words-Serve
While the cross waited, Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with His disciples and shared some final instructions before being arrested. John chapters 13-17 record the powerful, emotional words that Jesus chose to leave with them. First, He demonstrated how to … Continue reading
The Friday We Call Good
Each year, I’m reminded of a Friday in 2012 when a small group of us were in Munich, Germany visiting the grounds of the Dachau Concentration Camp. After walking through the various displays, I looked out across the main part … Continue reading
Life Between Good Friday and Easter
Life can sometimes feel like the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. In other words, current events aren’t validating faith…at all. Think about the thoughts of Jesus’ followers that day. They would have questioned their beliefs, wrestled with anger, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Devotional, Devotions, Easter, faith, Pastors, Prayer, Worship
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Good Friday-Before the Cross was Gold it was Rugged
The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christianity, Devotional, Easter, faith, Good Friday, hope, Worship
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Before the Cross was Gold, it was Rugged
The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, Easter, Easter2017, faith, Good Friday, hope, Jesus, Leadership, Marriage, Parenting, Pastors, Prayer, Worship
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Before the Cross was Gold, it was Rugged
The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, Easter, faith, God, Good Friday, Jesus, Pastors, Prayer
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It Happened on a Friday…
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I love Fridays. They’re usually days filled with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation of good things ahead…but not so last week… On Friday, our nation was shocked by the news of a heinous act in Newtown,…
How do you view the Cross?
Recently there was a fictional movie about an assassination. In the film, the story kept starting over from the beginning. Each time it was from a different person’s perspective…interesting thought. Oddly enough, we see the same thing with the crucifixion … Continue reading
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