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Tag Archives: the cross
It is Finished!
It is finished! All the spiritual blessings we could ever desire–all we need–are found in the one who was obedient to death–even death on a cross. Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, Blessing, Christus Victor, deliverance, Eternal Life, forgiveness, grace, healing, It is Finished, Jesus, substitution, the cross
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Wounded
Those wounds that were the source of his pain are now the source of our healing: the forgiveness of sin, the freedom from bondages and shame, the healing of broken bodies and wounded hearts. When you experience the wounds brought on by denial, betrayal, mocking, injustice or abandonment, remember that Jesus understands. He has experienced those things too. Bring your wounds to Jesus and allow him to bring the healing you need. Continue reading
Falling to Pieces
Following Jesus isn’t always easy. And despite our best intentions–even our bravado–we will have times when we fail him. There will be times when we fall down. Continue reading
It is Finished
It is finished! All signs point to death and defeat. Yet, this is all part of God’s plan. Death is being swallowed up in victory. What appeared to be a defeat was in fact a glorious victory. Continue reading
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Tagged deliverance, It is Finished, Jesus death, salvation, the cross, the meaning of the cross, victory
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It is Finished!
It is finished! The work that Jesus came to do was completed. His death would bring life to all who would believe. Continue reading
Humility (Sept 30)
titude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death–even death on a cross! Continue reading
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Tagged exhalation of Christ, humility, humility of Christ, the cross
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Who Do You Say I Am? (Mar 31)
Jesus asks what is perhaps the most important question that can be asked, “Who do you say I am?” For the most part the crowds didn’t have a clue and even those closest to him seemed a bit confused. But impulsive Peter has it right this time: “God’s Messiah.” Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus Christ, Peter's confession, the cross, Who do you say I am?
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Unjust Suffering (Nov 24)
Life may be difficult; it may be unfair. This should not surprise us. These are opportunities to grow in our faith and opportunities to be a testimony to the world around us. As they see our Christ-like attitudes in the most difficult of situations, lives are touched by the power of the gospel. Continue reading
The Foolishness of Brilliance (Aug 5)
August 5 The Foolishness of Brilliance Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 83:9-16 | Ezra 1:1 – 2:70 | 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 | Proverbs 20:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 1 “I know very well how foolish the message of … Continue reading
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Tagged brilliant, foolish, foolishness of brilliance, plan of God, the cross
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Scourged, Mocked, Crucified, Forsaken (March 11)
March 11 Scourged, Mocked, Crucified, Forsaken Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:30-40 | Numbers 15:17 – 16:40 | Mark 15:1-47 | Proverbs 11:5-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 15 “And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged crucified, demands my soul, forgiven, forsaken, Jesus, love so amazing, mocked, my all, my life, scourged, so divine, the cross
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