Good Friday “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7 After a lengthy trial, the legality of which was shady and corrupt, Jesus was …
Immeasurable Joy Principal Rainy, of whom a child once remarked that she believed he went to Heaven every night because he was so happy every day, once used a fine metaphor about a Christian’s joy. “Joy,” he said, “is the flag which is flown from the castle of the heart when the King is in …
The hope of the resurrection We started this journey from Ash Wednesday, a journey that has lasted us 46 days. The Lenten season is a time for spiritual inventory, for reflection and focusing on spiritual disciplines so that our walk with God is deepened. It was our privilege to bring you devotions during this Lent …
F.F. BRUCE: WHERE IS JESUS? “One may picture a military leader returning to Jerusalem at the head of His followers, after routing an enemy army and taking many prisoners. The victorious procession, with the captives in the train, makes its way up the temple mount, preceded by the sacred ark, which symbolizes the invisible presence …
Good Friday “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7 After a lengthy trial, the legality of which was shady and corrupt, Jesus was …
New Command: Love one another “A new commandment I give to you…” (John 13:34) The Thursday of the same week as Easter is referred to as Maundy Thursday. “Maundy” is a Latin term shortened style of mandatum, which suggests “command”. Maundy Thursday memorializes Christ’s “mandate” to His disciples – “… just as I have loved …