Our 10th Word is Atonement The meaning of atonement - Reconciliation through a required payment. "For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one's life." (Leviticus 17:11) One pretty common and … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #10
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To the Spirits of Those Who Never Came Home
"For all who are led by the spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry, 'Abba! Father!' it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children … Continue reading To the Spirits of Those Who Never Came Home
Fourth Sunday of Lent – March 22
"For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true). And try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead … Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Lent – March 22
A Walk Through the Gospel of Matthew – Day 54
Read Matthew 26: 1-16 Now that Jesus's death is quickly approaching, we are reminded of that three different times in this passage: once by Jesus Himself, once by the high priest, and once by the symbolic act of a woman. Jerusalem was very crowded during Passover. The estimates range anywhere from 200,000 to several million … Continue reading A Walk Through the Gospel of Matthew – Day 54
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