Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The cross is hard to look at. When The Passion of the Christ was released in 2004, it caused a huge stir for depicting the horrors of crucifixion. Some complained that it was too graphic to watch, while a few insisted that this wasn’t even close to how nightmarish and awful crucifixions really … Continue reading “What Wondrous Love is This”
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“Not my feet, Lord!”
John 13:1-17, 34-35 John gives us vivid details in these verses. We read about Jesus’ immense love, his divine knowledge, and his careful act of service — washing his friends’ feet. If you’re familiar with this scene, you know that this was a servant’s job, or the job of the person with the lowest status … Continue reading “Not my feet, Lord!”
“Who Is It?”
John 13:21-32 As this Last Supper progressed, “Jesus was troubled in his spirit” (John 13:21). He knows what will happen. He’s known all along. After three years training, encouraging, and challenging these men, they are all going to be tested tonight. Ultimately, they will all fail Jesus (see John 16:32). Jesus tells these men that … Continue reading “Who Is It?”
“The Voice of God”
John 12:20-36 Years before Holy Week, at the beginning of His ministry, Jesus was baptized. As he came out of the water the voice of God came from heaven, stating, “This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17) And as the clock ticked down to Good Friday God again verbally … Continue reading “The Voice of God”
“The Aroma of Christ”
John 12:1-11 The week leading up to Jesus’ death on the cross is full of conflict and betrayal and agony and confusion. But at the beginning of all of that, Jesus has a meal with his friends, Mary and Martha and Lazarus. Lazarus is alive! This is a celebration of the power of Jesus over … Continue reading “The Aroma of Christ”
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“All Hail King Jesus”
Read John 12:12-19. In the ancient world, the palm was a symbol of peace that comes through victory. Ancient Israel embraced the palm as a national symbol, remembering their days as a world power and anticipating the day when God would restore them to prominence. And it had fresh significance in Jesus’ day — in … Continue reading “All Hail King Jesus”
Digital Bulletin 03-17-24
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Fasting for Good
“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6, ESV Isaiah 58 challenges us in our practice of fasting. For most of us, fasting from food is a voluntary, temporary … Continue reading Fasting for Good
Announcing VBS 2024!
Our Discipleship Ministry Team is making plans for this summer's Vacation Bible School, "SCUBA: diving into friendship with God" for the week after Memorial Day, May 27-31. Find out more and register your children here at our VBS portal: https://emmanuelreformed.com/vbs/ And stay tuned for more information!
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