Monthly Archives: April 2011

Psalm 114, John 20:1-18 Look at this day from the effect it has on this congregation.  Then, we all will see a fresh, dynamic meaning in His rising. People who came to faith here have found their attitude towards life … Continue reading →

Psalm 118:1, 2, 19-29, Matthew 21:1-11 God brings His enduring love to Israel through the Messiah, claims Psalm 118. . . . . . Jesus being put on parade and getting crucified, is love? The Messiah can demand the city … Continue reading →

Psalm 118:1, 2, 18-19 & Matthew 21:1-11 To live by the Spirit is to live for King Jesus.  Is He worthy of us? The ancient Hebrews thought so.  The Psalmist looked forward to the Messiah/King making a new world from … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 37:1-14 & John 11:1-45 First the commonalities here, then, the important differences. * What is raised is dead.  Much of life is dead, mere activity that makes no difference. * What is raised rises by the Word of God.  … Continue reading →

John 11:38-44 ¼ of the year gone, and this is the LAST time I bring up the same topic.  What has that been?  A relationship with God hinges on faith in Jesus and life led by the Holy Spirit.  That … Continue reading →

Luke 5:36-39 This text often illustrates the new teachings of Jesus.  But, His teaching is part of His life, which is part of the Holy Spirit.  As we are in Christ, that teaching is lived out through the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 16:1-13, John 9:1-41 In Samuel, God tells us that He looks at our true inside self, not how we appear to others. * On the one hand, that is grace!  Where we mess up, the Christ in us … Continue reading →