THE POWER AND NECESSITY OF PRAYER “Teach us to pray.” The request was made by one of Jesus’ disciples that He may uncover the right way to access God. Jesus regularly implored and constantly stressed the need of prayer on the part of His disciples. The world, and some alleged Christians also, do not perceive … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 118:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! 118:2 Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” 118:14 The LORD is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. 118:15 There are glad songs of victory in the tents … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Jeremiah 31:1-6 31:1 At that time, says the LORD, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. 31:2 Thus says the LORD: The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, 31:3 the LORD appeared to … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Acts 10:34-43 10:34 Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 10:35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 10:36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ–he … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 27:57-66 27:57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. 27:58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. 27:59 So Joseph took the body and wrapped … Read more
This morning the entire Christian community recognizes that it is Good Friday. It is however, a solemn good because Jesus had to go through a cruel, harsh and violent death in order so that we may experience true life in Him. His death saved us from eternal punishment and experiencing God’s wrath. So today, is … Read more