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Category Archives: Holy Week
Victorious
Luke 23:26-49 Convicted. Albeit wrongly, that is the word which describes our Lord’s condition. Jesus was convicted, found guilty. Guilty of what you might ask? Guilty of “our” sins. It had to be this way. Jesus had to be convicted … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Confession, Discipleship, Eucharist, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Holy Week, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Repentance, Spirituality
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Keeping vigil
Luke 23:50-56 What do you do when you feel all hope is lost? When dreams are crushed we are devastated. When we lose someone who is dear, we grieve. When all of this comes at once, there is no direction … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter Vigil, Holy Saturday, Holy Week, Hope in Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Spirituality
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Father, forgive them
Luke 23:33-46 I am looking at you Jesus, staring actually, and I have to get something off my chest. I know why you are hanging there on that cross. It’s because of me. You taught me the way of God’s … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Holy Week
Tagged Christian, Confession, Crucifixion, Crucifixion of Jesus, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Friday, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Salvation
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Given for you
Matthew 26:26-29 For forty days, Christians have walked with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem and the cross. Along the way, we have heard Jesus’ teaching, witnessed his miracles, and through these received a glimpse of God’s kingdom. Beholding all … Continue reading
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The day after
Luke 23:50-56 As the sun set the evening before, Jesus, the one who was crucified, was laid in the tomb. For so many, grief was the only thing they would know as the sun rose again the day after. It … Continue reading