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The Purpose of the Sabbath

Mark 2: 23-28 1 Sm 16:1-13/ Psa 89 “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27-28) On Sunday, find rest for your soul, By meditating on God’s graces; On this day let’s make our week whole By off’ring HIM [...]

Obedience and Commitment

Matthew 21: 28-32 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 / Psa 34 John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. (Matthew 21:32) By obedience are we measured, And then [...]

Listening to the Master

Luke 9:43b-45 Zec 2:5-9,14-15a / Jer 31:10-13 Pay attention to what I am telling you: The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men. (Luke 9:44) Jesus tells us to “pay attention,” And let His Word be our foundation, So that in times of tribulation We hold on to this consolation. And [...]

Feast of Mary Magdalene

John 20:1-2, 11-18 2 Cor 5:14-17 / Psa 63 Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to him in Hebrew, ‘Rabbouni!’ (John 20:16) Let us honor Mary Magdalene, And pray for her intercession; She was the first saint on the scene At Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Early on the first day of the week, [...]

How to Make the Sabbath Holy

Matthew 12: 1-8 Exo 11:10—12:14 / Psa 116 I tell you, someone greater than the temple is here. (Matthew 12:6) Sunday is never a yoke to bear It is a day of celebration! A time to praise and our joy to share For the blessings of God’s creation. At that time, Jesus was going through [...]

Recognizing Jesus

John 20:11-18 Acts 2:36-41 / Psa 33 . . . she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.  – John 20:14 Declare, ’though we have never seen, Share with all who care to listen, The Word from Mary Magdalene: Our Lord, Jesus Christ has risen! Now [...]