Jesus said: “I am among you as one that serves” and “I did not come to be served, but to serve and to give my life as a ransom for many.” The Apostle Paul’s idea of service is the same as our Lord’s: “Ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.” So long as there is a … Continue reading When You Meet with Ingratitude From Those You Serve
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Behold THE Face to Meet All Faces
“Because Jesus Christ alone is the Lord of glory, we are to reject the kinds of pretense and discrimination toward other people that depend on a working theory of our own personal superiority. Because of His glory, we are able to relax, without the need to impress other people with our glory. This becomes for … Continue reading Behold THE Face to Meet All Faces
A Worship Guide for Good Friday
Grieving on Good Friday REFLECTIONS O all ye who pass by, behold and see; man stole the fruit, but I must climb the tree; The tree of life to all, but only me: Was ever grief like mine? — From the poem “The Sacrifice” by George Herbert Is it nothing to you, all you who … Continue reading A Worship Guide for Good Friday
Learning to love like Jesus – Who?
John 13:34a says, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another." Who we are to love? One another. The love of Christians for one another should be the distinguishing mark by which the world recognizes us as followers of Jesus Christ. Love is one of the key terms in Jesus' Upper … Continue reading Learning to love like Jesus – Who?
Reflections on What Jesus Desires for His Church
The prayer in John 17 is Jesus’ longest prayer recorded in Scripture. In it, Jesus reveals his priorities for His people and what he was most passionate about for us prior to His death for our sins. Christ does not pray that his disciples might be rich and great in the world, but that … Continue reading Reflections on What Jesus Desires for His Church
Reflections on Jesus’ Ultimate Desire for You from John 17:24
Can anything equal the breath-taking tenderness of Jesus’ final request - “Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world” (John 17:24). - Adapted from William … Continue reading Reflections on Jesus’ Ultimate Desire for You from John 17:24
The Purpose of Jesus’ Prayer in John 17
Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17 serves as a pattern of His intercession that He carries on for us in heaven now. It also serves as an example for our own prayer life. In a nutshell, what Christ asks for us, we should ask for ourselves. “Jesus here shows teachers an example, that they … Continue reading The Purpose of Jesus’ Prayer in John 17
Passover Seder – God’s Protest Against and Solution to Injustice
Why Do We Celebrate the Passover Seder as Christians? We believe that Jesus Christ is the same God who freed his people from slavery in Egypt and acted on their behalf throughout the pages of the Hebrew Scriptures. Therefore, the Passover means everything to us. A Christian who dismisses or ignores its meaning and importance … Continue reading Passover Seder – God’s Protest Against and Solution to Injustice
Devotional Thoughts – Jeremiah 2
Adoration: The Covenant LORD delights when His people follow Him and are devoted to Him like a new bride is to her bridegroom. The Covenant LORD is our glory. He is our God - the fountain of living waters who satisfies the longings of His people. Confession: It is evil and bitter for me to … Continue reading Devotional Thoughts – Jeremiah 2
Treasure a Generous Father – Luke 12:32-48
Treasure a Generous Father - A Personal Worship Guide In this parable, Jesus highlights what the Father delights to give us and how we should respond to His incredible gift.
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