John 13:1-15–Part 4 of our Advent series: The Portrait of Jesus Christ. This passage portrays Jesus as the ultimate servant of all as He washes the feet of His disciples.
2 Corinthians 5:14-21– The concept of “substitution” underlies four biblical words that describe how God saves us sinners: Propitiation; Redemption/Ransom; Justification; Reconciliation. [Weekly devotional guide provided.]
Mark 15:1-20 – Unfounded accusations fueled by envy and the drive for power are hurled at the Lord Jesus. The rejection is complete as the crowd shouts, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”
Malachi 1:6-2:9 After reassuring God’s people of His great, unfailing love for them, the prophet begins to address God’s grievances against them. “You are dishonoring Me in the corrupt sacrifices you bring to the altar.” Instead, God desires that we repent and offer ourselves as “living sacrifices” to Him.
Hebrews 10:1-25 Easter is a misunderstood and under represented holiday. Is there really cause to celebrate a death? Though human beings were created to have fellowship with God, our sin has left us as objects of God’s wrath instead. The blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for sin,…