Today is Maundy Thursday. It is the day that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” (Luke … [Read more...] about The Blood of the Covenant
Devotions
A Cause to Die and a Reason to Live
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2, ESV) This week is Holy Week. This week we focus on how Jesus gave his life. He died on the cross to rescue us from our sins. He took the punishment that was ours. And it … [Read more...] about A Cause to Die and a Reason to Live
From Loss to Life
Yesterday, many of us saw the news reports about Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It was a sad sight to see a building of such beauty and historical significance consumed by the ashes. It is even more sad to see this take place during Holy Week. I was quickly drawn the words of Jesus: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (Matthew 24:35, ESV) I am … [Read more...] about From Loss to Life
King Jesus
Yesterday, the Church celebrated Palm Sunday. It was the day of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The people laid palm branches before him. They shouted hosannas with joy and raised a ruckus. What a great celebration! But in less than a week, Jesus would be put on trial and crucified. Why was he put on trial? He was accused of claiming to be a king. And they began to … [Read more...] about King Jesus
Give God a Name
“These (things) are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:31, ESV) We talk about God. We sing God bless America. We proclaim God is good. We put our faith in God as our refuge and strength. But who is God? If we only talk about God in the generic, he becomes this anonymous and … [Read more...] about Give God a Name