Easter Sunday: There Is No Hope Without Christ

“…remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:12-13) “Jesus left the…

The Lord’s Supper: A Special Meal

1 Corinthians 11:20-34 20 When you meet together, you are not really interested in the Lord’s Supper. 21 For some of you hurry to eat your own meal without sharing with others. As a result, some go hungry while others get drunk.22 What? Don’t you have your own homes for eating and drinking? Or do you really want…

You Can’t Do It Alone

His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure. (Ephesians 1:5 NLT) “…on this rock I will build my church…” (Matthew 16:18 NIV)

The Lord Will Answer

Psalm 38 A psalm of David. A petition. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger     or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Your arrows have pierced me,     and your hand has come down on me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;     there is no soundness in my bones because of…

God’s Word Is Our Weapon

Ephesians 6:12-17 (NIV & NLT) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you…

Meditating on God’s Word

Psalm 19:7-11 The instructions of the Lord are perfect,     reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,     making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right,     bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear,     giving insight for living. Reverence for the Lord is pure,     lasting forever. The…