by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life… we proclaim also to you… 1 John 1:1:2:2 I’ve always wanted to see the Grand Canyon,...
by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Now the full number of those who believed was of one heart and soul… And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus… Acts 4:32-35 Great events have a way of bringing people together and focusing all their minds on one...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Easter Sunday Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. It’s Easter Sunday at last! It is the end of a long, dark week. We’ve followed Jesus through scenes of conflict, foreboding,...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Saturday Once again there is no Scripture for this day. Saturday was a day of silence among those who had loved Jesus. The Sabbath began with the appearance of the first star at sunset on Friday evening. Jesus’ friends and disciples had scattered. They were...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Good Friday After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. Did you sleep last night? After a good meal – perhaps after attending worship on Maundy Thursday evening, you climbed...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Maundy Thursday On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Wednesday There is no Bible reading today. There is no mention of this day in the Gospels. Apparently Jesus did not enter the city today. He remained at the home of Lazarus and Mary and Martha in Bethany. On Sunday Jesus entered the city to great tumult and...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Tuesday [Jesus said] “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other son and...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Monday The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. then he said to...
by admin | Mar 30, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Holy Week: Palm Sunday The whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices… As [Jesus] approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but now it is...
