John 3:1-13 tells us the beginning of the story of Nicodemus… And while it is the beginning, it is a wonderful story and one that should be the basis for all of our lives. What can we learn about Nicodemus from this passage? He is: A Pharisee (v. 1) A member of the Jewish CouncilContinue reading “Nicodemus – Man of Growth”
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Hope in Christ
Ephesians 1:7-14 says, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,Continue reading “Hope in Christ”
Rainbow = promise
How many of you have ever seen a rainbow? It is a wonderful surprise when the water and light in the air hit in the right way so the light refracts and the colors in the light can come forth and show the beauty of creation… But do you stop and think about what thatContinue reading “Rainbow = promise”
What is the temple for…
Mark 11:15 Then they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling and those who were buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves; 11:16 and he would not allow anyone to carryContinue reading “What is the temple for…”
Called to minister
“do not now be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence to minister to him, and to be his ministers and make offerings to him.” 2 Chronicles 29:11 Here Hezekiah is speaking to priests and Levites as he is preparing to put the temple back in order. It has fallenContinue reading “Called to minister”
One Day…
What would you do if today was your last day? If you knew that today was the last day you would be alive, what would you want to do? Where would you want to go? What would you want to eat? Who would you want to be with? Would you want to do as theContinue reading “One Day…”
Rules…
Have you ever had a moment in life where there are no rules? There probably isn’t a time in your life you didn’t have rules of some sort. And you always felt repressed by these rule probably. Even if they were meant to keep you safe, or protect you from something. Like I remember myContinue reading “Rules…”
What motivates you?
Mark 11:27-33 ESV And they came again to Jerusalem. And as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to him, and they said to him, “By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” Jesus said to them,Continue reading “What motivates you?”
the third day…
“When Moseshad told the words of the people to the LORD, the LORD said to Moses: “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes and prepare for the third day, because on the third day the LORD will come down upon Mount Sinai in the sight of allContinue reading “the third day…”
a people…
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, butContinue reading “a people…”
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