Although the death of Jesus was not directly involved with the Magi, it is important that the sign in the heavens not be omitted either. Of all the festivals which were involved in the birth of Jesus, one omission stands out prominently: the Passover. This feast had a powerful message to its participants: while Israel […]
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. … And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. … God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good. … Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. Genesis
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But Peter … said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, … heed my words. … this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; … I will show
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Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His Glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. I Peter 4:12-13 Many times In
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He has put all things under His feet and has made Him the Head over all things for the Church, which is His Body, the fullness of Him Who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:22-23 Richard G. Jordon once wrote a message that fits well for the theme of the Ascension (quoted in Pulpit Helps):
But we were hoping that it was He Who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had
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The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” John 20:25 It seems
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The angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus Who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:5-6 In a small town in medieval Germany, Franz was rounding a corner
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…”Take, eat; this is My Body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” … “This cup is the New Covenant in My Blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” I Corinthians 11:24-25 So this day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall
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He Who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me! It is the Lord Jehovah Who helps me. Who is he who will condemn me? Isaiah 50:8-9a A few years ago, when we were living in Pincher Creek, its
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