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Seeing all of scripture as ultimately pointing to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Key question: “Where is the "red thread" in this passage that leads us to Jesus?”
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Two illustrations of women touching Jesus: the sinful woman washing His feet (Luke 7) and the bleeding woman touching His cloak (Mark 5)—both showing how the unclean becomes holy through contact with Jesus.
Illustration connecting "God remembered" (Genesis 8:1) to the thief on the cross asking Jesus to "remember me" (Luke 23:42-43)—Jesus remembers those who turn to Him in faith.
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on Your divine presence in my life, I am drawn to the profound wisdom of Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and...
When Jesus stood in that Nazareth synagogue and unrolled the scroll of Isaiah, He was not reading a poem. He was filing a claim. The Greek word *aphesis* — release, liberation, the flinging open of doors — appears twice in...
A young athlete had Philippians 4:13 tattooed on his arm—until someone asked him: "Do you know the context?" Paul wrote from prison. The "all things" included hunger, poverty, chains, and hardship. The verse isn't about winning championships; it's about finding...
When we turn our hearts to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we encounter a profound portrait of love that serves as a divine revelation of God’s grace and the fullness of our salvation. Paul reminds us that love is patient, kind, and...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the profound call to Healthcare & Healing Ministry, I find solace in the words of Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” In every...
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). This divine invitation echoes through the ages, inviting us into a space of profound transformation where our chaotic lives can meet the eternal truth of God's sovereignty. The Hebrew term...
Heavenly Father, As I sit in the quiet of this moment, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you...
Good Friday looked like God's worst defeat. The Messiah crucified, disciples scattered, evil triumphant. No one standing at the cross said, "This is working out well." Yet three days later: resurrection. History's greatest evil became history's greatest good. The cross...
When I think of courage, I can't help but recall the story of a young woman named Sarah from our community. Sarah grew up in a neighborhood filled with challenges—gang violence, poverty, and the ever-looming shadow of despair. Yet, despite...
Redemption isn’t just a theological term; it’s a promise wrapped in the tenderness of God’s love. When Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (*John 14:6*), He wasn’t merely making a statement; He was inviting us...
As we gather today, let us turn our hearts toward Joshua 1:9, where the Lord commands us, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to contemplate the profound grace of Redemption in my life, I am drawn to the wisdom you’ve shared through James 1:27: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to...
As we gather today, let us contemplate the profound truth that Jesus declared in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This declaration is not just a mere statement; it is an invitation to experience the...
As we gather today, let us turn our hearts toward the profound gift of Redemption in our lives. In the book of James, we read, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after...
On a bright Sunday morning, the air was thick with the sweet smell of fresh coffee and the sound of joyful laughter filled the church hall. A community meeting was about to begin, and everyone had gathered to discuss how...
As we gather to reflect on the profound call in Colossians 3:15, we find ourselves standing at the intersection of faith and justice—two realms that must converge if we are to dismantle the tyrannical leadership that seeks to divide and...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in prayer today, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound gift of Redemption, just as James 1:27 urges us to engage with the needs of the world around us. Lord, open my eyes...
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, we are reminded of God’s unwavering promise: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever...
When we reflect on John 3:16—“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son”—we see a profound truth about perseverance rooted in divine love. God’s love is not a fleeting emotion; it is steadfast and...
Beloved, as we navigate the complexities of our lives during this global pandemic, we find ourselves at a profound crossroads where community and Christian theology converge. Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean...
Imagine standing on a mountaintop, the view sprawling endlessly before you, as the promise of Romans 8:28 envelops your spirit: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” This isn't just...
In our contemporary world, where the chasm between the wealthy and the marginalized grows wider, the words of James 1:27 resonate with profound urgency. This scripture urges us not just to hear the call of the orphan and widow—in their...