Archive for May 2009

One Body in Christ

John 21: 20-25
Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31 / Ps 11: 4,5 & 7
This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
(John 21:24)
Lord, only one thing You require:
Be faithful in good times and in tough;
For lofty posts let me not [...]

How Do We Love?

John 21: 15-19
Acts 25: 13-21 / Ps 103: 1-2,11-12,19-20
“Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
(John 21:16)
How much we love our Lord Jesus
Depends on how we care for His sheep;
From our sins His grace will free us,
Trust that this promise He will keep.
When they had finished eating, [...]

One in Faith

John 17: 20-26
Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11 / Ps 16: 1-2, 5, 7-11
I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.
(John 17:20)
Differences in forms of worship,
Won’t be resolved by long debate;
But we [...]

United in Jesus’ Name

John 17: 1-11a
Acts 20: 17-27 / Psa 68
Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one as we are one.
(John 17:11)
Live what we preach, God’s Word proclaim,
By words and deeds that testify
Our unity in Jesus’ Name,
By Whom our God is glorified.
Jesus looked up to heaven and [...]

Witness of God’s Word

John 17: 1-11a
Acts 20: 17-27 / Psa 68
Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
(John 17:3)
By words and deeds we testify
As Jesus Christ we glorify;
Live what we preach, His Word proclaim,
That we’ll be worthy of His Name.
Jesus looked up to heaven [...]

Peace in a Heart of Faith

John 16: 29-33
Acts 19: 1-8 / Psa 68: 2-7
I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble; but take courage, I have conquered the world.
(John 16:33)
God’s kindness is beyond all measure
No cause to worry or to fear
Whether in times of pain or pleasure
With faith [...]