nto the midst of John’s tears, a voice was heard. It was one of the elders in heaven saying, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah…has triumphed. He is able… Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain… (Rev 5:5–6, NIV84) It was a lamb, the perfect Lamb, the conquering Lamb, the Christ…
Gethsemane was the name of the olive grove where Jesus so often met with His disciples. I am convinced it was one of His favorite spots on earth. After long days of ministry, He would have fireside chats with His apostles in this grove. However, it was also in this place that He ultimately says “yes” to the cross and…
This word, from Pastor Francis is to the moment. I hope you’ll get as much help from it as I did. ~ Steve Coder The Lord Whose Sword is Drawn Of all the names that the heavenly Father could have given His Son, it is most significant that He chose the name “Jesus,” for Jesus is the Greek form of…
New Year’s Resolutions can be pivotal moments of God’s dealing. Consider that when Samuel was offering sacrifice to God for Israel, the Philistines attacked. The place of sacrifice was where the enemies attacked. As you make your New Year’s Resolutions, keep in mind that the enemy has your commitment (sacrifice) in view. Don’t let him steal your resolve and don’t…
The prophet Samuel took a stone and called it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far has the Lord helped us!” 20 years earlier, Israel was waylaid at a place called Ebenezer and lost a total of 34k men. Samuel, knowing this, took a rock as a memorial of Israel’s present victory over the Philistines and named it, of all things, Ebenezer. Why…