EASTER SUNDAY: April 12, 2020 Reference text: John 20:1-9 Two characters in our Gospel today, John and Peter present to us different perspectives of how Christians interact with God. If we pictured the tomb and linen clothes as the point of interaction with Jesus, we first encounter John. As the younger of the two, being... Continue Reading →
WAIT WITH ACTION
Holy Saturday: April 11, 2020 Reference text: Genesis 22:1-8 Genesis 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. The text selected for reflection today is chosen from one of the seven readings read at... Continue Reading →
THE STORY OF TODAY
GOOD FRIDAY: April 10, 2020 John 18:15-16 Simon Peter and another disciple followed behind Jesus. When they arrived, Peter waited in the doorway while the other disciple was granted access because of his relationship with the high priest. That disciple spoke to the woman at the door, and Peter was allowed inside. Regardless of how... Continue Reading →
YOUR TIMELINE IS UNIQUE
No Date today just to let you know that: YOUR TIMELINE IS UNIQUE Exodus 12:2 This month will mark the beginning of months for you. It will be the first month of the year for you From what I recall following a return trip to Sydney, in travelling to another side of the world, you... Continue Reading →
THE DISMISSAL OF JUDAS: PART 2 (with Maclaren’s commentary)
Wednesday: April 8, 2020 John 13:27 And after Judas took the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, "What you are about to do, do quickly." As we continue our discussion from where we left off yesterday, we cast our lens this time off Judas to focus on Jesus. We could... Continue Reading →
THE DISMISSAL OF JUDAS: Part 1 (with Maclaren’s commentary)
Tuesday: April 7, 2020 John 13:27 And after Judas took the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, "What you are about to do, do quickly." Normally, I do not spend a lot of time on commentaries, but for a very unusual reason, I was drawn to a commentary by Maclaren... Continue Reading →
WHAT’S IN YOUR VOICE?
Monday: April 6, 2020 Last night in the United Kingdom, an estimated 24 million people tuned in to watch a short five minute broadcast from the queen. Many will wonder why? But for majority, her words couldn't have come at an even better time. It has almost become a norm that whenever she, sends a... Continue Reading →
ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPT
Palm Sunday: April 5, 2020 Reference: Matthew 26:14-27:66 Matthew 26:59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; On every chessboard, there is only one outcome that is wanted: for the king to be trapped with no escape in sight. That equals 'checkmate'... Continue Reading →
MODERATE YOUR UTTERANCES
Saturday: April 4, 2020 John 11:49-51 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. And this spake he not... Continue Reading →