23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they … Continue reading Holy Week: The River
Holy Week: It is Finished
45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is … Continue reading Holy Week: It is Finished
Holy Week: The Saving One
10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” 12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, … Continue reading Holy Week: The Saving One
Holy Week: God’s Love
Brennan Manning on God's Love
Holy Week: The Power of the Cross
18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. I Corinthians 1:18 New International Version The Power of the Cross By Keith & Kristyn Getty Oh, to see the dawn Of the darkest day: Christ on the road … Continue reading Holy Week: The Power of the Cross
Holy Week: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
How Deep the Father's Love for Us performed by Joy Williams 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5 New International Version
Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
For me Holy Week is a time of reflection. For the past several weeks I've been struck by the depth of God's love. Love motivated God to create a plan for my redemption. Love was the reason he sent His only son to take my place. Love was why Christ willingly laid down His life. Shine … Continue reading Holy Week Theme: Love with No End