Apr
Building a Strong Family
To build a strong family, you need to:
• Prepare kids for life (Luke 2:52 & Deuteronomy 6:7),
• Protect kids in the storm (Proverbs 14:26 & Ecclesiastes 4:9-10), and
• Point kids to God (Ephesians 6:4 & Philippians 3:8).
Proverbs 24:3—It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong. (NCV)
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Apr
Resurrection Celebration
It’s Easter Sunday, but why does it seem like I’m stuck in Good Friday? How can I live an Easter life in a Good Friday world? It may seem like Friday, but Sunday’s comin’!
After the day of worship, as the sun rose Sunday morning, Mary from Magdala and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. Suddenly, there was a powerful earthquake. An angel of the Lord had come down from heaven, rolled the stone away, and was sitting on it. He was as bright as lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow. The guards were so deathly afraid of him that they shook. The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid! I know you’re looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He’s not here. He has been brought back to life as he said. Come, see the place where he was lying. Then go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has been brought back to life. He’s going ahead of them into Galilee. There they will see him. Take note that I have told you.”
They hurried away from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly, Jesus met them and greeted them. They went up to him, bowed down to worship him, and took hold of his feet. Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go, tell my followers to go to Galilee. There they will see me.” Matthew 28:1-10 (GW)
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Apr
Palm Sunday: Through Death To Life
We refer to Jesus’ entry into the temple on Palm Sunday as the “triumphal entry.” It is believed to be a moment when Jesus finally received the respect and honor he deserved. However, was it truly a triumphant entry? In ancient times, the Triumphal Parade was a grand spectacle, not just reserved for kings but also for generals who had conquered foreign lands and were returning home to be celebrated. For the people who gathered, it was an opportunity to witness the empire’s priorities and the sacrifices made for its glory. The victor was rewarded with all the spoils of war.
In stark contrast to the extravagant displays of power and wealth often associated with Jesus’ triumphal procession, Jesus chose a humble attire – a simple cloak – and rode a donkey, the epitome of modesty and simplicity. The procession was led by individuals who waved palm branches and laid their cloaks on the ground. Their shouts, “Hosanna,” which signified “Save now!,” reflected their profound desire for Jesus to deliver salvation. It must have been an unusual sight to behold – a procession of such simplicity amidst the grandeur of the ancient world. I doubt that the people who gathered would have fully comprehended the profound significance of this humble display.
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Apr
A Death for Outsiders
The parable of the tenants is Jesus’ tragic and prophetic telling of the mercy of God for fallen humanity by imagining a loving landowner’s interactions with his spiteful and murderous tenants.
In this parable, Jesus was giving his hearers a big picture. Whether they understood it or not, it’s a reminder that God owns everything—the vineyard, Israel, the world, the harvest, and everything in between. The fictional tenants and servants, the real people back then, and people today don’t own themselves. Everything belongs to God, and we’re all accountable to him.
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