All of Christianity is anchored in the birth of Jesus, the life of Jesus, the death of Jesus and the resurrection of Jesus. At conception, Jesus was 100% God and 100% human. Jesus is the God/man. Jesus lived, every moment of every day fully God and fully human. Jesus died fully God and fully human. …
Devotion and Betrayal: Life Shaping Choices Mathew 26:6-16 A prayer as we consider the personal decisions of Mary and Judas Iscariot. “Dear God, Reveal to me through stories something of what it is like to walk around in someone else’s shoes. Show me something about myself in the stories I read, something that needs changing, …
Awaken the Wonder: The feast of firstfruits Everything God does in His world today, He does by His Spirit. The Spirit and His ministry are full of wonder and are wonderful. God’s appointments with Israel and the Jewish people are all significant in the ministry of Jesus. Passover – Jesus is our Passover lamb. 1 …
In today’s Good Friday service, we investigate a particular portion of Isaiah’s Suffering Servant prophecy in Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Notice the details of the sufferings of Jesus; …
Jesus’ Wednesday of the Week of Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Resurrection Today is often called “Holy Wednesday” because of the significance of this day in the life of our Lord. Let’s pick up the events of Jesus’ Wednesday in John 12:1-8. Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus …
Today is the first day of what is often named “Holy Week.” Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday Holy Monday to Spy Wednesday Maundy (mandate) Thursday Good (from the now archaic meaning of holy) Friday Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) MCA Church is committed, this year, to the celebration of the Jewish feasts. Passover celebrates the Jewish …
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We approach the wretchedness of crucifixion with rejoicing anticipation. At the cross of Jesus we experience the many and varied deaths of this life and lift up our heads and look up with joyous anticipation. Luke 21:28 The Holy Forty Martyrs exemplify the fact that the poor in spirit followers of Jesus live with unwavering …
In the death of Jesus Christ death died. Whosever places their full trust and faith in Jesus receives the full and eternal life of his resurrection. He lives! Yet much in our world shows signs that the enemies of this life are posturing to destroy as much as possible before their final demise. The enemies of …
One of the highlights of my year is the celebration of Holy Week. The joy of Palm Sunday, deep reflection of Good Friday, the quietness of Holy Saturday, and the sheer exuberance of Resurrection Sunday are abidingly meaningful. The MCA Good Friday Service, from 12-1 PM, rivets our attention on Jesus’ death, the shedding of …
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