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Mar 2024
Today is Holy Saturday. Our Lord’s body is in the tomb, but His soul is in the realm of the dead making a victorious proclamation. At last the saved dead – waiting since Adam – hear that their salvation has finally been perfected and rejoice at the news! Jesus said in John 5:25, “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.” Paul tells us that before Jesus “ascended”......
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March 29, 2024
Good Friday
Today is Good Friday – an exhausting day. While we remember it as the day that our Lord was crucified, it’s important to remember that the Jews reckoned the beginning of a new day at...
March 28, 2024
Maundy Thursday
Today, Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Triduum or the “three days.” Earlier this same day the Lord Jesus had instructed His disciples to prepare for what would be a distressing and holy meal,...
March 27, 2024
Holy Wednesday
Today is Holy Wednesday (reckoned from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening). There is no mention in Scripture of what Jesus did on the Wednesday of His final week. This day has often been called “Spy...
March 26, 2024
Holy Tuesday
Today is Holy Tuesday (actually reckoned from Monday evening to Tuesday evening). Holy Tuesday was a day of conflict and a day of teaching for our Lord. It was VERY busy! According to Matthew, Mark...
March 25, 2024
Holy Monday
Today is Holy Monday. The events of this Week are at the very heart of our faith. Of course, there are the three astonishing spheres of opposition that our Lord would face: (1) satanic opposition at...
March 17, 2024
The Marginal-Wise: A Resource for Divine Wisdom
1. Consider and discuss the ways you interact with those in your “small city” when problems threaten to invade and disrupt the peace. Who’s voices or opinions dominate the discussion and what worldview do they...
March 03, 2024
Reflection Questions: The Lord’s Table and the Coming Cosmic Shalom (Matthew 6:9-10)
Mark 14:22-25: And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 And he took a cup, and when...