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…because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10). But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself (Psalm 49:15). For great … Continue reading
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Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me (Psalm 41:9). Betrayal It’s a bitter, ugly word for a bitter, ugly deed. Perhaps the worst thing about betrayal is that, … Continue reading
The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt (Exodus 12:13). He was oppressed … Continue reading
“The time is coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took … Continue reading
I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting (Isaiah 50:6). They divide my garments among them and cast lots for … Continue reading
The Cleansing of the Temple …for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me (Psalm 69:9). Jesus entered the city and went up to the temple. It was Passover, the biggest … Continue reading
Note: I’m pausing 1 Corinthians as we celebrate Holy Week. Not that every week isn’t holy, but you know what I mean. Palm Sunday The Triumphal Entry Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king … Continue reading
…God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) It’s Valentine’s Day, right? OK, so let’s talk love. Forget the hearts and flowers. Forget the candy. OK, remember candy. … Continue reading
One thing I ask of the Lord; this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him … Continue reading
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) We have just celebrated the New Year. When you think about it, it’s just … Continue reading