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Tag: Jesus
The Community of 1 John
April 11, 2021 1 John 1:1 – 2:2 “Where do we go from here?” I imagine this conversation taking place among the disciples before they had the opportunity to encounter the Risen Christ. Once they can see, talk, and listen to more teachings from… Continue Reading “The Community of 1 John”
Awakened by Your Name
April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday John 20:1-18 “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be… Continue Reading “Awakened by Your Name”
A Living Obedience
March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday Mark 14:17-36 As Jesus enters Jerusalem to fanfare and shouts of “Hosanna,” I am sure that the disciples still fully did not understand what was about to take place. They were holding out hope that Jesus would be like… Continue Reading “A Living Obedience”
Drawn to Jesus
March 21, 2021 John 12:20-33 Who remembers playing telephone when you were younger? You know, the game where you hear a message, and you have to share it with one person at a time to see how accurate the message is at the end.… Continue Reading “Drawn to Jesus”
God Loves All!
March 14, 2021 John 3:14-21 Judgement and condemnation! I don’t know about you, but as I read beyond the well-known John 3:16 verse, I have more questions than answers. So, God did not send Jesus to condemn the world, ok I understand that. If… Continue Reading “God Loves All!”
Jesus Restores Life
March 7, 2021 John 2:13-22 How do you feel when you sense that something is not quite right? Do you question the status quo, or do you become complacent? For Martin Luther, there would be no complacency. What he witnessed and what he heard… Continue Reading “Jesus Restores Life”
Suffering for Faith
February 28, 2021 Mark 8:31-38 How far are you willing to go for your faith? Are you willing to put your life on the line if needed? There are countless stories of martyrdom throughout Christian history, beginning with Stephen in the… Continue Reading “Suffering for Faith”
The Wilderness Reveals God
February 21, 2021 Mark 1:9-15 Watching your children grow up is exciting. As you witness them taking their first steps or hearing them speak their first words, you get a sense of joy. The milestones that they reach are signs that they are… Continue Reading “The Wilderness Reveals God”
Jesus Heals!
January 31, 2021 Mark 1:21-28 I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God? Do you renounce the powers of this… Continue Reading “Jesus Heals!”
Change Reveals God
January 24, 2021 Mark 1:14-20 Well, John was arrested, however, let us carry on in the work that needs to be done. Mark quickly glosses over this mention and we are immediately immersed in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus is asking a… Continue Reading “Change Reveals God”
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