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God’s Victory: the Musical – Psalm 98

A text – Psalm 9898:1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.98:2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.98:3 He has remembered his steadfast love andContinue reading “God’s Victory: the Musical – Psalm 98”

A Welcome for Those Guys – Acts 10

A text — Acts 10:44-4810:44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.10:45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,10:46 for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God.Continue reading “A Welcome for Those Guys – Acts 10”

God of Time and Space – Psalm 22

A text – Psalm 22:25-3122:25 From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay before those who fear him.22:26 The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD. May your hearts live forever!22:27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn toContinue reading “God of Time and Space – Psalm 22”

Philip on a Mission – Acts 8:26-40

A text — Acts 8:26-408:26 Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.)8:27 So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queenContinue reading “Philip on a Mission – Acts 8:26-40”

The Flow of Love – John 15:1-8

      A text — John 15:1-815:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.15:2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.15:3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you.15:4 AbideContinue reading “The Flow of Love – John 15:1-8”

A 3000-year-old Reflection – Psalm 23

A text – Psalm 23 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;23:3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;Continue reading “A 3000-year-old Reflection – Psalm 23”

Maybe Not As Bold As Peter – Acts 4

A text – Acts 4:5-12 4:5 The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,4:6 with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family.4:7 When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did youContinue reading “Maybe Not As Bold As Peter – Acts 4”

The Good Shepherd – John 10

A text – John 10:11-18 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.10:12 The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away–and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.10:13 The hiredContinue reading “The Good Shepherd – John 10”