Archive for May 2010

Pity the Rich

Mark 10:17-27 1 Ptr 1:3-9 / Psa 111 It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God. (Mark 10:25) What worth are all the world’s treasure If in the end I lose my soul? Strive for the prize beyond [...]

One Body in Christ

John 21: 20-25 Acts 28: 16-20,30-31 / Ps 11 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 rough; For lofty posts let me [...]

How Do We Love?

John 21: 15-19 Acts 25: 13b-21 / Ps 103 “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 [...]

One in Faith

John 17: 20-26 Acts 22: 30;23:6-11 / Ps 16 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 [...]

Jesus’ Final Prayer

John 17: 11b-19 Acts 20: 28-38 / Ps 68: 29-30, 33-36 As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. (John 17: 19) Be bold, don’t fear what lies ahead, Take the hard road to perfection; Be steadfast in your faith instead, Assured of our Lord’s protection. Jesus [...]

United in Jesus’ Name

John 17: 1-11a Acts 20:17-27 / Psa 68 Father, protect them by the power of your name – the name that you have given me – that they may be one as we are one. (John 17:11) Satan celebrates our confusion, But fails when we are gathered as one; His main goal is to sow [...]