In previous articles we laid out the importance of the priesthood, the history of the priesthood, the nature of Christ’s priesthood, and the operation of Christ’s priesthood. We want to conclude this series by laying out some important implications of the ministry of Christ.
Due to the great work of Christ as our High Priest, we can be confident in at least five areas:
In John 11:35 we find the shortest verse in our English translations: “Jesus wept.” Although a short verse, these two words tell us about who Jesus was and the love he has for people.
Earlier in this chapter, Jesus received word that his friend Lazarus was very ill. “So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, ‘Lord, look, the one you love is sick.’ When Jesus heard this, he said, ‘This sickness will not lead to death, but to God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.’ (Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.) So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he remained in the place where he was for two more days” (John 11:3-6 NET). Continue reading “Jesus wept”
Great day yesterday with the saints in Taubaté and Urbanova (SJCampos). Here’s the skeleton outline of the message I shared in both places, on the death of Christ as the creator of unity.
¶ If a writer should wait until he’s in a good mood to write and has only positive things to say, Jeremiah would never had said a word to Baruch. Of course, it helped that he was inspired.
¶ “For who scorns the day of small things?” Zech 4.10a HCSB. May God burn this into our foreheads, mine especially. Not a good idea, such scorning, when God is in it. Continue reading “Monday editorial flitter”
Playground bullies. Fear and stress grow. However, anxieties melt away with just the smile and the reassuring embrace from a loving father. Peace, safety and wholeness fills one’s being.
This is the type of comforting presence the Psalmist describes as he reflected upon his relationship with God. Listen again to his deep soul satisfying relationship. Continue reading “Comforting presence”
We read in 1 Corinthians 5 about the man who had been living with his father’s wife (presumably his step-mother). Two unmarried Christians living together in a sexual relationship could not be approved by the local congregation. Paul wrote to them so they would know how they should deal with such a situation: Continue reading “Forgive, comfort and love”
Hope is found in wells of misery Continue reading Hope from the saddest Psalm
God created comfort Continue reading Comfort
God is always there for us… Continue reading When the children cry
Comfort is love… Continue reading Abundant consolation
We can learn to handle the stresses of life. Continue reading Freedom from worry (2)