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Why Should We Take Communion? Part 1 (Mark 14:22-25)

March 14, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Mark tells us that Jesus and the disciples **were eating** the Passover meal when Jesus did something out of the ordinary (22). The customary Passover ceremony would have begun with a blessing over the group. Then, they would drink from the first cup of wine. Next, the youngest child in the group, perhaps John in this upper room, would ask, "Why is this night different from other nights?" The host or father of the group -- Jesus in this instance -- would then retell the events of the original Passover in Exodus.

David's Journal

March 13, 2024 Nate Holdridge

This is a piece I wrote for our recent worship night at our church. It is a historical fiction, based on Scripture(2 Sam. 11-12, Psalms 32, 51). I tried to put myself in David's sandals.

Archival Post: A Tale Of Two Men From Ecclesiastes 10:18

March 12, 2024 Nate Holdridge

**A Tale Of Two Men From Ecclesiastes 10:18**

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There was once an old man of incredible talents. He had ability rarely found in the world. But in his latter years he sat alone. Poverty had overtaken the man, for he was slothful.

The Call of the Shepherd-King 02—I am Ready to Lead (Micah 2, Oracle 1.2)

March 10, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Teaching: The Call of the Shepherd-King 02—I am Ready to Lead (Micah 2, Oracle 1.2)

The New Passover Meal (Mark 14:12-25)

March 7, 2024 Nate Holdridge

In Exodus, God set Israel free from their Egyptian captivity with the Passover (Exodus 12). Though plague after plague had rained down on Egypt, Pharaoh would not surrender. With a hardened heart, he refused to acknowledge a deity greater than himself. He was the ultimate man, and, like many after him, in his defiance, he would not and could not submit to God.

Archival Post: A Quick Checkup From Acts 2:42

March 5, 2024 Nate Holdridge

**A Quick Checkup From Acts 2:42**

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OK, I admit it. I don’t like it when Acts 2:42 is presented as the mission statement of the church. Sometimes it sounds to me like Acts must have ended with that verse. Like Pentecost happened and 3K souls were added to the church and then — BOOM! — hangout and Bible study time started!

The Call of the Shepherd-King 01—I Am Ready To Act (Micah 1, Oracle 1.1)

March 3, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Message: The Call of the Shepherd-King 01—I Am Ready To Act (Micah 1, Oracle 1.1)

Micah: a Short Introduction

March 1, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Note: We are starting Micah this week, so I thought I would talk a little about the book beforehard, especially for those leading small groups who would like to see where the book is going and how it is structured. I hope this helps you as we engage with Micah!

Mary, an Example of Devotion to Christ (Mark 14:1-11)

February 29, 2024 Nate Holdridge

Jesus Christ is worthy of our devotion. There is nothing we can give him that would put him in our debt. Though we know this about Jesus, what the woman in this story did for him is still astonishing because of its total lack of moderation. This is what the people present struggled with when they saw her that day. To them, she could have given the money to the poor and thanked Jesus less extravagantly.

Archival Post: A Plea For Ananias (Acts 5)

February 27, 2024 Nate Holdridge

A Plea For Ananias (Acts 5)

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Why did you do it, Ananias? How could you try to lie to God with your donation? You could have kept it all for yourself. You didn't need to give a dime.