Sermon Notes: Growing In Devotion To Christ -- Mark 14:1-11 -- Follow #44
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Follow #36 -- Mark 12:13-17 -- Jesus Challenged About Government Oppression
We are in a place in Mark's gospel where the hostility towards Jesus is reaching its peak. Soon, the religious leaders will conspire with the Roman authorities to put Christ to death. But these leaders and authorities feel a need to build their case against Jesus, and in the final week before his death, that's precisely what they set out to do.
Read moreArchival Post: Does My Parenting Style Cultivate Rest?
Does My Parenting Style Cultivate Rest?
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God modeled the Sabbath centuries before writing the Sabbath law. In the creation account of Genesis, we are told, “And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” (2 Minutes/600 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)
The Justice and Joy of Christ
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Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. Intermingled together, singular and indivisible, the eternal justice and joy of Jesus will color his kingdom. Forever, we will bask in the goodness and gladness of Christ. (1 Minute/400 Words)
Read moreA Guide for the Climb – Chapter 8 – Embrace God’s Vision for Work and Home (Psalm 127)
In moving through these songs of ascents, one can imagine the pilgrim. He has sung various songs, traveled along the path, and has approached Jerusalem. He is starting now to think about going home again. He might be thinking, "This is wonderful. I am hearing the Bible. I am singing to God. We are offering sacrifices to our Lord. I am in prayer to Him. I feel close to God right now." (18 Minutes/4500 Words)
Read moreThe Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)
The Justice and Joy of Christ
(Hebrews 1:8-9)
Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreA Guide For The Climb #8 — Psalm 127 — Embrace God's Vision For Home
Theme: Pilgrims want the house of God to impact their house, so they look for God’s help, health, heritage, and heroes.
Read moreDoes My Parenting Style Cultivate Rest? — 3 of 6
Does My Parenting Style Cultivate Rest?
Part 3 of 6
Supracultural Principle: Christians believe God set aside the seventh day of creation as a day of rest. He ordained it as a weekly Sabbath rest for ancient Israel, and Jesus Christ fulfilled it. He is our rest now, inviting us to rest in Him.
3 Minutes / 600 Words
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