Our 3rd Word is Die "You must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from if you will certainly die." (Genesis 2:17) The simple meaning of die - To cease to be alive. According to experts, about 200 people will have passed away by the time you've … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #3
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Daily Scripture Series – June 6th
"The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them." (Genesis 3:21) History's first collateral damage occurred immediately after the very first sin. Adam and Eve were ashamed of their nakedness, so God graciously clothed them with "garments of skin". It's painful to imagine, but one or more animals that … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 6th
A Walk Through the Gospel of Matthew – Day 56
Read Matthew 26: 36-56 Having the Passover meal, Jesus and the disciples go up the Mount of Olives into the garden of Gethsemane, which means "oil press". It's very late, so the garden would be quiet and deserted, which is why Jesus loved it so much. Jesus prays and Matthew describes the depth of Jesus's … Continue reading A Walk Through the Gospel of Matthew – Day 56
Honest to God
"When you come to appear before me, who has asked this of you, this trampling of my courts? Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations, I cannot bear your worthless assemblies. Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals I hate with all my being. They have … Continue reading Honest to God
To Sin is Human
To sin is human, to forgive is divine. We are never closer to God's grace than when we admit our sins and in turn, cry out for pardon. We are never more like God than when we, for Christ's sake, extend forgiveness fully and freely to those who have sinned against us.
No Thought Police 