The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted: "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna[c] in the highest!" Matthew 21:9 (NIV) Here is Our King written and performed by David Crowder From wherever spring arrives to heal the ground From … Continue reading Palm Sunday — Here is our King
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
Decoding Resurrection Symbols During Easter
The most prominent symbol of Easter is the cross. The Roma cross was a torture device. It was one of the most gruesome and painful means of executing criminals. The cross represents Christ's willing sacrifice and his triumph over sin and death (See Matthew 27:32-56; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-49; John 18:39-19:37). The empty tomb and … Continue reading Decoding Resurrection Symbols During Easter
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Luke describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The attitude of the crowd on Sunday is quite different from what it will be on Friday. Jesus is greeted with praise and honor. On Friday, the cheers have turned to jeers and cursing. As I was reading through Luke I … Continue reading Palm Sunday
Holy Week 2010: Palm Sunday
Save us, we pray, O LORD! O LORD, we pray, give us success! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD. Psalms 118:25-26 NIV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoM0AT8fBvs Hosanna by Hillsong I see the king of glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth … Continue reading Holy Week 2010: Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Reflection
Beginning today through Easter I will post a short scripture passage and video each day. Regular blogging will resume after Easter. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted: "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna[c] in the highest!" Matthew … Continue reading Palm Sunday Reflection
Plam Sunday Reflection
Each Day of Holy Week I will be posting a song and scripture passage. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Matthew 21:9 (ESV) We Will Glorify by … Continue reading Plam Sunday Reflection
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