Archive for 'Forgiveness'

Christ’s Compassion

Mark 6: 30-34 1Kgs 3:4-13 / Psa 119 Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. (Mark 6:31) Christ calls us to a quiet place, So from our troubles take a leave; His words teach us His gentle ways, And rest as we learn to forgive. The apostles gathered around [...]

Bringing the Paralyzed to Jesus

Luke 5:17-26 Is 35: 1-10/ Ps 85: 9-14 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” (Luke 5:20) Repentance is what we must seek If we are paralyzed by sin. Pride keeps us bound, makes our faith weak If what needs healing lies within. One day, while Jesus was teaching inside [...]

The Meaning of God’s Kingdom

Luke 17:20-25 Wis 7:22b—8:1 / Psa 119 For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will the Son of Man be (in His day). (Luke 17:24) Jesus said, ‘Seek first God’s kingdom’, Make it our goal, constantly in mind. Let our hope be the day will [...]

Correction and Forgiveness

Luke 17: 1-6 Wis 1: 1-7 / Ps 139 If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. (Luke 17: 3) Believe firmly in God’s forgiveness, And discover what compassion means. Forgive fully and be a witness To God’s power to erase all sins. Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause [...]

Prejudice and Rejection

Luke 9:51-56 Zec 8:20-23 / Psa 87 As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51) When will all the world’s conflicts cease? What keeps us from attaining peace? One solution we may have missed Is destroying our prejudice. As the time approached for [...]

Wine of the New Covenant

Luke 5: 33-39 Col 1: 15-20 / Psa 100 Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? (Luke 5:34) Drink the wine of Christ’s New Covenant, Which has led to our transformation… God has given us life abundant, So it’s a time for celebration! They said to Jesus, “The [...]