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A Cautionary Tale – Luke 23

A text – Luke 23:1-49 23:1 Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate.23:2 They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.”23:3 Then Pilate asked him, “Are youContinue reading “A Cautionary Tale – Luke 23”

Generous Gratitude – Philippians 3

A text – Philippians 3:4b-14 3:4b If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more:3:5 circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;3:6 as to zeal, a persecutor of theContinue reading “Generous Gratitude – Philippians 3”

Doing a New Thing – Isaiah 43:16-21

A text – Isaiah 43:16-21 43:16 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters,43:17 who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:43:18 Do not remember the former things, or consider the thingsContinue reading “Doing a New Thing – Isaiah 43:16-21”

Lavishness and Love – John 12:1-8

A text – John 12:1-8 12:1 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.12:2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him.12:3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made ofContinue reading “Lavishness and Love – John 12:1-8”

The Relief of Confessing – Psalm 32

A text – Psalm 32 32:1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.32:2 Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.32:3 While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.32:4 For day and night your handContinue reading “The Relief of Confessing – Psalm 32”

Look at It This Way… – 2 Corinthians 5

A text – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 5:16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way.5:17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old hasContinue reading “Look at It This Way… – 2 Corinthians 5”

The Prodigal Father – Luke 15

A text – Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 15:1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him.15:2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”15:3 So he told them this parable:15:11b “There was a man who had two sons.15:12 The youngerContinue reading “The Prodigal Father – Luke 15”

Seeking the Face of God – Psalm 27

A text – Psalm 27 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?27:2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh– my adversaries and foes– they shall stumble and fall.27:3 Though an army encamp against me,Continue reading “Seeking the Face of God – Psalm 27”