Sabbath (17)

Ian

Stepping Forward

Psalm 104; Exodus 13:17–14:4; 2 Corinthians 4:14–18 (read online ⧉) What vision must Moses have had to understand why God chose the path for the Israelites? What did Moses think of his own people to think that God’s decision was right? The division is between…

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Ian

Holy Saturday

Lamentations 3:1-9; Matthew 27:62-66; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Lamentations 3:19-24 (read online ⧉) Imagine the heartache Mary and the remaining disciples. Imagine the heartache and disappointment that Jesus wasn't really the Messiah (he died after all). Imagine the relief of the leaders, as the troublemaker was…

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Ian

Lenten Rest

Psalm 51:1-12; Isaiah 30:15-18; Hebrews 4:1-13 (read online ⧉) Rest. That seems to be a dream for many these days. In these odd times of COVID-driven angst, rest can be fleeting. There is currently an emphasis around the world that people are to stay home.

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Ian

Full Sanctuary, Empty Hearts

Ezekiel 33:30–33, Matthew 15:1–9 (read online ⧉) Let’s be honest with ourselves. Let’s look at ourselves. Let’s look at the lives we lead, the lives we live. Is it us that God is talking to Ezekiel about? Reading only the surface of the Scriptures, of…

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Ian

Evangelizing the Body

Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:15, Isaiah 40:10–14, Matthew 12:11–21 (read online ⧉) The mission statement of the Church of the Nazarene is, "to make Christ-like disciples in all nations." In case you've forgotten, though you probably haven't, one of the tasks of Christians is to make…

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