“It Is Really That Bad”The soldiers took Jesus prisoner. 17 Carrying his cross by himself, he went out to a place called Skull Place (in Aramaic, Golgotha). 18 That’s where they crucified him—and two others with him, one on each side and Jesus in the middle. (John 19:16 – 18) Scripture Readings 4/7/2023 – (Isaiah…
“The Lord Has Need of It – And You”2 He said to them, “Go into the village over there. As soon as you enter, you will find a donkey tied up and a colt with it. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that their master needs…
“Make a Difference”“13 These are the things we are talking about—not with words taught by human wisdom but with words taught by the Spirit—we are interpreting spiritual things to spiritual people. 14But people who are unspiritual don’t accept the things from God’s Spirit. They are foolishness to them and can’t be understood, because they can…
Now I encourage you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:Agree with each other and don’t be divided into rival groups. Instead, be restored with the same mind and the same purpose.1 Corinthian 1:10, Common English Bible Scripture Readings 1/22/23 – Isaiah 9:1–4, 1 Corinthians 1:10–18, Matthew 4:12–23
49 Listen to me, coastlands; pay attention, peoples far away. TheLord called me before my birth, called my name when I was in mymother’s womb.Isaiah 49:1 Scripture Readings Jan 15 – (Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29–42)
Baptism of the Lord Scripture Readings – Isaiah 42:1–9, Acts 10:34–43, Matthew 3:13–17 13 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River so that John would baptize him. 15 Jesus answered, ”Allow me to be baptized now. This is necessary to fulfill all righteousness.” So John agreed to baptize Jesus.Matthew 3:13, 15
“Arise! Shine! Your Light has come, the Lord’s glory has shone upon you” Isaiah 60 :1 Scripture Reading Isaiah 60:1-6, Hebrews 2:10-18, Mathew 2:13-23
Encounter EmmanuelScripture Reading – Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20 A Promise Realized “6 While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom.” Luke…
Fourth Sunday of Advent – Encounter Love “The Love Vision”“Therefore, the Lord will give you a sign. The young woman ispregnant and is about to give birth to a son, and she will namehim Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14, Common English Bible Scripture Readings – 12/18/22 Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19, Romans 1:1–7,
“The desert and the dry land will be glad, the wilderness will rejoice and blossom like the crocus. They will burst into bloom, and rejoice with joy and singing.”Isaiah 35:1–2a, Common English Bible Scripture Readings – James 5:7–10, Matthew 11:2–11, Isaiah 35:1–2a