Archive for 'Sin'

From the Mouth of a Fish

Matthew 17: 22-27 Dt 10: 12-22 / Psa 147 “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own sons or from others?” (Matthew 17:25) Jesus endured the indignity Of submitting to all human laws But showed His divine sovereignty Paying the tax from a creature’s jaws. As they were gathering [...]

The Burdens in Life

Matthew 11: 28-30 Exo 3:13-20 / Psa 105 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29) God gives us burdens to carry That we may grow sturdy and strong; Trials should not make us worry, They [...]

True Freedom: God’s Word

John 8: 31-42 Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95 / Dn 3:52-56 If you abide by my word, you are truly my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:31-32) Once in the darkness, we had been Blind to the Truth, now we can see; Why remain in the chains of sin [...]

The Error of the Self-righteous

Luke 18: 9-14 Hos 6: 1-6 / Psa 51 ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ (Luke 18:13) Be merciful to me, a sinner, Heal me, Lord, of this affliction; In Your compassion please deliver This proud soul from its conviction. To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody [...]

Jesus, Our Shepherd

Mark 6: 30-34 Heb 13:15-17,20-21 / Psa 23 When Jesus landed and saw the large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. (Mark 6:34) Are you burdened with anxiety? Afraid to face what lies ahead? Bring your troubles to God’s Sanctuary, To our Shepherd and Living Bread. The [...]

Herod and John the Baptist

Mark 6: 14-29 Heb 13:1-8 / Psa 27 “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!” (Mark 6:16) Be careful with the vows you make, Or face the consequence to choose: The promise that you cannot break, Or reputation that you’ll lose! King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well [...]