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Category Archives: the cross
come and see, come and hear
Psalm 66 Sacrifices and offerings at the temple were an occasion for people to “come and see what God has done.” Each such event was an opportunity for people to tell how God allowed them to be tested and then … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 66
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sacrifice and song
1 Chronicles 6 The Levites (along with the tribe of Judah) are given the central part of this genealogical record. They were assigned the two aspects of worship before and during the Israelite monarchy: sacrifice and song. The song was … Continue reading
restored devotion
Leviticus 14:1-32 The same sacrifices which atoned for sin and guilt were applied to cleansing of skin diseases. The same Christ whose death on the cross saved you from hell can also clean up your life on earth today. The … Continue reading
Israel: losing the favorite son
Genesis 37. Israel had many sons, but Joseph was his favorite. Imagine the sorrow he must have felt when his other sons brought him the coat that he had given Joseph – battered and bloodied. No wonder he put on … Continue reading
first look at a second covenant
Genesis 8:20-9:19. God has just lashed out in fierce anger over the sinfulness and corruption of humanity, and destroyed almost every living thing on the planet. If God is like this, how will life survive? God makes a covenant with … Continue reading
memories of Jesus’ death
John 19:17-42. The elements of John’s depiction of the crucifixion show us memories of the event that John could never forget. He saw a sign that embarrassed his people – written in three languages for all to read and ponder … Continue reading
Jesus: both the king and the Son
John 18:28-19:16. The stated reason for Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion was that he had made himself a king, and thus was opposing Caesar (19:12). But the real reason the Jews were offended at him is that he claimed to … Continue reading
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Tagged John 18, John 19
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silence from the Holy Spirit
Luke 22:47-23:25. It is hard to understand when the Holy Spirit seems silent. Everything within you expects some kind of power display because God and his word are being ridiculed, yet nothing happens. At least you expect God’s people to … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, dependence upon God, faith, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, suffering, the cross, will of God
Tagged Luke 22, Luke 23
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disciples: absent
Mark 15. The disciples are conspicuously absent from the narrative in this chapter, although they have a prominent place everywhere else. They are not there in this chapter to speak up for Jesus when he is being accused and mocked … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, commitment, deliverance, gospel, Jesus Christ, obedience, plan of God, the cross
Tagged Mark 15
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disciples: no guts, no glory
Mark 8:27-9:50. The disciples learn something about Jesus in the events described in this section. They learn that Jesus is the Christ, and that he is going to come in glory, so people should listen to him above all others. … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, courage, discipleship, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, suffering, the cross
Tagged Mark 8, Mark 9
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