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A text – John 13:31-35 31 When he [Judas] had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer.Continue reading “Dear to the Lord – John 13:31-35”

A text – Psalm 23                  1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rodContinue reading “Everything We Need – Psalm 23”

A text – Acts 9:36-43       36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. 37 At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples,Continue reading “Peter and Tabitha – Acts 9”

A text – John 10:22-30 22 At that time the Festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 JesusContinue reading “No One Can Snatch Them – John 10:22-30”

A text – Psalm 30 1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and did not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.3 O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life from among those gone down to theContinue reading “The Lord Lifts Us – Psalm 30”

A text – Acts 9:1-20 9 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 Now as heContinue reading “Transformation and a Mission – Acts 9”

A text – John 21:1-19 21 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he showed himself in this way. 2 Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “IContinue reading “Breakfast on the Beach – John 21”

A text – Psalm 150 1 Praise the Lord!Praise God in his sanctuary;    praise him in his mighty firmament!2 Praise him for his mighty deeds;    praise him according to his surpassing greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound;    praise him with lute and harp!4 Praise him with tambourine and dance;    praise him with strings and pipe!5 Praise him with clanging cymbals;    praise him with loud clashingContinue reading “This Is Big – Psalm 150”

A text – Acts 5:27-32 27 When they had brought them, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” 29 But Peter and theContinue reading “Confrontation – Acts 5”

A text – John 20:19-31 19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side.Continue reading “Peace and Recognition – John 20”