Raised With Him
The Resurrection of our Lord: Epistle, Colossians 3:1-4 Colossians 3:1-4 How marvelous are these inspired words given to us by Paul. And of course they are not just Paul’s words. “If then you were raised with Christ...
A Place Called Home
The Resurrection of Our Lord: Old Testament, Jeremiah 31:1-6 Jeremiah 31:1-6 There is a beauty about this short Old Testament reading. And the beauty comes from both the promise spoken here and that which secures it for eternity. Dear old Dr. Mitchell at...
So Important
Palm Sunday: Gospel, John 12:20-43 John 12:20-43 Jesus comes to “do it all.” By that, I mean there is nothing in the cause of our redemption/salvation/exaltation that He leaves to...
Low for Us
Palm Sunday: Epistle, Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 2:5-11 This is holy ground indeed. To tread through Philippians is to read a letter of joy. It carries the rejoicing...
The Helper
Palm Sunday: Old Testament, Isaiah 50:4-9a Isaiah 50:4-9a How close is the Lord to us? How able is He to help? In our Old Testament reading this week, in...
Jesus Wept
Fifth Sunday in Lent: Gospel, John 11:1-45 John 11:1-45 We all know a little verse tucked in this reading. In fact, it is known as the shortest verse in the Bible. If I can throw in a...
Sweet
Fifth Sunday in Lent: Epistle, Romans 8:1-11 Romans 8:1-11 Oh my! Is there a passage of Holy Scripture where a sweeter theology of grace is stated? And from the gate. Read: “There is therefore now no condemnation...
No Bones About It
Fifth Week in Lent: Old Testament, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Who hasn’t heard the children’s song based on this Bible passage? “Oh the foot bone’s...
The Most Important Thing About Him
Fourth Sunday in Lent: Gospel, John 9:1-41 John 9:1-41 I love this account. Jesus the healer. Jesus the Rabbi. Or is there more to it? More to Him? One of the...
More To Say
Fourth Sunday in Lent: Epistle, Romans 5:8-14 Romans 5:8-14 Whenever I read the fifth chapter of Romans, I find myself resting at the end of verse 8 as if it is a summary statement...
