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The gift of light

https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57147 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Matthew 21:1-11 The LORD is God and he has given us light. Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the light of the world sets his feet on the Mount of Olives. He had come to Jerusalem before, but now … Continue reading

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Sleeper awake!

1 Samuel 16:1-13      Psalm 23   Ephesians 5:8-14    John 9:1-41      Scriptures Sanctify yourself; wash yourself clean; put on your finest clothing, shave your body, separate yourself from material and spiritual trappings; get your body and mind ready for the feast. Samuel … Continue reading

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O that today you would listen to his voice

Exodus 17:1- 7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11  John 4:5-42 Jesus asks us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, minds and strength, to love others as ourselves and to love our enemies. He asks us to not … Continue reading

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How can these things be?

Genesis 12:1-4a      Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17  John 3:1-17    How can these things be? Nicodemus reacts to Jesus’ call to be born from above. Paul knows God as the one who gives life to the dead and calls into being … Continue reading

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If you are the Son of God…

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11     If you are the Son of God… If you are the Son of God… The principalities and powers heard the Voice, This is my Son, and they heard the testimonies of … Continue reading

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