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A text – Acts 3:12-19 3:12 When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk?3:13 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,Continue reading “The Power of the Spirit – Acts 3”

A text – Luke 24:36b-48 24:36b While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”24:37 They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost.24:38 He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?24:39 LookContinue reading “Opened Hearts and Minds – Luke 24”

A text – Acts 10:34-43 10:34 Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality,10:35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.10:36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ–he isContinue reading “Being Radical – Acts 10”

A text – Mark 16:1-8 16:1 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.16:2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.16:3 They had been sayingContinue reading “A Sudden End to the Story – Mark 16”

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

A text – Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 116:1 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.116:2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.116:12 What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me?116:13 I will lift upContinue reading “A Listening Lord – Psalm 116”

A text – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread,11:24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you.Continue reading “A Holy Practice – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26”

A text – John 13:3-17, 31b-35 13:3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God,13:4 got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself.13:5 Then he poured water into a basin andContinue reading “Foot Washing – John 13:3-17”

A text – Psalm 40:5-10 40:5 You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you. Were I to proclaim and tell of them, they would be more than can be counted.40:6 Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me anContinue reading “Not Hiding the Good News – Psalm 40”

A text – Hebrews 10:4-10 10:4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.10:5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me;10:6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken noContinue reading “Not a Transaction, a One-Way Gift – Hebrews 10:4-10”