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Honoring The Final Words Of The King – Mark 15-16

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Mark 15-16

The story of the Crucifixion is a tough one. It’s gut wrenching what Jesus suffered at the hands of His captors. He endured savagery, mockery, and rejection. He was brutalized and spit upon. What He withstood we can barely comprehend. And He did so willingly. At any time more than twelve legions of angels were ready to rescue the Lord at a moments notice, (Matt. 26:53), yet Jesus bore His Cross to the end. He bore it for our salvation and to see the will of God done. …

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July 4th – John 8:36

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John 8:36

Jesus said that everyone who believes and abides in Him would know the truth, and the truth would set them free. (John 8:31-32) Each of us is born into the bondage of sin, dead in our trespasses, and separated from God. And the only way we can gain freedom, eternal life, and liberty, is through the blood of Christ. Jesus came to set us free. Free from the slavery of sin, the curse of the Law, and death. Because of His great sacrifice, we have the freedom of life eternal. And that is the greatest freedom of all. A freedom no person, no government, nor even Satan himself can take away. There is no other freedom like what we have in Jesus. No money can buy it, no status can obtain it, no works can earn it, and nothing can match it. It is a gift offered by God through His Son. And a gift no one can take from us. For if Jesus sets us free, we are free indeed!

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June 20th – Romans 1:7

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Romans 1:7

Throughout the Bible we learn story after story of godly fathers. From Adam to Noah, and Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, God has given these fathers a place of honor in history. And because He knows the difficulty and importance of a father’s job, God’s Word is filled with advice for handling the task of raising children. And He knows of what He speaks. For God is our great Father. The One who through His unfathomable love and mercy, calls us His very own. For when we receive Jesus as our Savior, we become adopted heirs into the family of God (Rom. 8:17, 1 John 3:1) He loves and cares for us as a father cares for His children. And I for one, can’t think of a greater day than when our Father calls us home to dwell with Him for eternity!

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His Never Ending Love – John 18-19

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John 18-19

No matter how many times I read about what Christ endured on our behalf, I can never get through it with a dry eye. His life here on earth was a perfect, shining testimony to the unconditional and selfless love He freely offers to all. Hanging on a Cross in excruciating pain, Jesus continued His ministry; demonstrating grace, mercy, and love until the end. …

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May 30th – John 14:17

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John 14:17

Knowing Jesus was about to ascend to the Father made the disciples feel lost and alone. But the Lord wasn’t leaving them to fend for themselves. Instead, Jesus would be sending them a Helper. Someone to continue guiding, teaching, and aiding them in God’s work. This person was the Holy Spirit. Once only available to a chosen few, now through the blood of Jesus, the Spirit comes to everyone who confesses Jesus as their Savior. The Spirit abides in us as we abide in Jesus. And through His power we are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. The Holy Spirit reveals to us God’s thoughts and truths. He intercedes to God on our behalf, and bestows His gifts upon us. And most of all, the Holy Spirit, fills believers with “all joy and peace” as they trust the Lord, causing believers to “overflow with hope” (Romans 15:13).

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May 19th – John 14:15

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John 14:15

Although we no longer live under the Law, Jesus still calls us to keep His commandments. What are His commandments? The Lord asks that we believe, ask, obey, abide, and most all, love. Believe in Him as we do the Father. Ask for all things in His glorious name. Obey the Word of God. Abide in the Holy Spirit. And most of all, love like Jesus. The last the greatest, for Christ gave it at His last meal before His Crucifixion. Jesus said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.” (John 13:34) By abiding in Jesus and keeping His love commandment, we in turn demonstrate our love for Him, and show the world that we belong to the Lord.

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May 15th – John 15:6

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John 15:6

Sadly many people who receive Jesus as their Savior stay as superficial Christians. They are saved, but their relationship with Jesus stays at a surface level and their lives produce no good fruit.  Like a dry, withered branch of a vine, they produce nothing of worth for the kingdom of God. But when we abide in Jesus and let Him work in and through us, we develop a deep, intimate, relationship with Him. This allows us to productively work hand in hand with the Lord and become lush, bountiful, fruitful vines. And when we produce good fruit for the glory of God, we in turn receive the blessings and joy of a job well done!

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May 6th – 1 John 1:3

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1 John 1:3

The apostle John spent over three years walking alongside Jesus. He lived, worked, ate, loved, laughed, and cried by the side of our Savior. John saw firsthand the miracles, mercy, and grace Jesus exhibited daily. And the close, personal relationship with Christ John had, he wants for us as well. So John shared with the world his testimony of the goodness of the Lord, and the salvation that Jesus alone offers. And just as Jesus walked with John, when we abide in Him, He walks with us well. What a wonderful truth it is to know that not a single day will go by without Jesus by our side!

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May 2nd – John 16:33

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John 16:33

Are you in the middle of a trial and feeling hopeless? Turn to Jesus. For no one understands tribulation and pain like our Savior. He is our great Overcomer, and His victory at the Cross is the proof. And to those who abide in His love and rest in grace, Christ promises peace. A perfect peace that surpasses human understanding, and one that will heal our hearts and quiet our minds. Living in a fallen world brings with it troubles. But knowing we have a mighty High Priest interceding on our behalf, gives us the strength we need to face head on any circumstance. So keep your eyes on Jesus, and through Him claim the victory that is yours!

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April 27th – John 15:9

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John 15:9

It is often said the three most beautiful words one can hear are, “I love you.” And these words are what Jesus says to each of us as His beloved. But the love Christ has for us surpasses any other kind of worldly love we could ever know. For His is an all encompassing, unmerited, unconditional, and unmeasurable love. A love with no beginning, and no ending. One that is selfless, sacrificial, and beyond any love this world could offer. And better yet, Jesus wants to remain in His perfect love. Letting it guide, protect, and fill us with His precious grace and peace.

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