With all the criticism and controversy surrounding Scripture and Christianity, there is little doubt that Jesus knowingly and willingly submitted Himself to death on the cross. History records the practice was invented by the Persians and perfected by the Romans. For 500 years Romans kept this practice, mostly for slaves, disgraced soldiers, Christians, and foreigners –rarely for Roman citizens. Crucifixion is quite possibly the most painful death ever invented by man. From the practice of crucifixion, the English word ‘excruciating’ is derived.
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Some students approach a math class with so much dread and fear, that it is impossible for them to engage even in a simple lesson. For me, it was a French class – it seemed smarter to drop the class before it affected my permanent record. 🤨 Whether that was a good decision or not, who knows, but 40 years later, I’ve never returned to any French studies. Christianity, Bible Study, and Knowing God, is not something to walk away from – there are unavoidable consequences.
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The Bible is all about Jesus. It may be difficult to understand while we’re stuck in the moment of our lives. We’re tied to time, we have a narrow view of history, and our worldview has been shaped by the experiences of our lives. What we see, what we hear, who we belong to and spend time with… these all shape our perspective, not all are true.
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🙏 Heavenly Father – Thank You for Your Word. As we read Your concluding thoughts of John’s Gospel, join us in showing us Your Will, showing us ourselves, and showing us Our Savior. Amen.
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🙏 Heavenly Father – Thank You for Your Word, strengthen us to humbly submit to its authority. As we bristle with the concept of decreasing ourselves, so that You may increase within, comfort us with the knowledge and confidence we have in Your unconditional and faithful love. It is in His mighty and victorious name we pray this. Amen.
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🙏 Heavenly Father – Thank You for Your Word that speaks to us and brings clarity to Your will. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, and His completed work to restore our relationship with You. And thank you for Your Spirit to protect and guide us through these remaining days. Amen.
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🙏 Heavenly Father – Thank You for Your Word. Your Word has the power to bring us eternal life in a restored relationship with You. There is nothing more worthy to pursue than Your truth. Guide us in the study of Your truth tonight. Amen.
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The message of the LORD to a lost world is this: ‘I do not desire that you go to hell. I made you for My own joy and for everlasting fellowship. You are My creation, and I love you. Call upon Me while I am near, and I will hear and answer you. I want to forgive you and bless you.’ [1]
Continue reading “Heaven is For Real, So is Hell”🦅 John Chapters 12 and 13
🙏 Heavenly Father – Thank You for this gathering and thank You for our hosts, Curt and Debi for their willingness to be generous with their home and their time. Be with us in our study of your Word tonight, show us ourselves, show us our savior, remove the distractions we might be holding onto and enable us to hear Your voice. We pray this in the mighty name of our Lord, Jesus. Amen.
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🙏 Heavenly Father – Thank You for this gathering tonight of Your children as we read Your Word. We thank you for drawing near to our hearts and minds and we draw near to You. Amen.
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