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Exodus 12:3-8 · Luke 22:7-20

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Kenneth L. Gibble

... that is led to the slaughter …” (Isaiah 53:5,7, see also Acts 8:32). For the first Christians, there could be no doubt that Isaiah was looking ahead to the ordeal that Jesus would endure in his trial and crucifixion. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians that Christ was our Passover lamb sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). In Peter’s first letter, he wrote to his Christian friends to remind them that they have been ransomed “with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish ...

27. Success: Ultimate and Unlimited

Revelation 7:9-17

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... Christ. Therefore, it always shares in far more than visions of a visible church that backs away from eternity. In Protestants and Catholics by Peter Toon, he has a section on the profession of faith of Paul VI, the pope under whose direction Vatican II was carried out. ... find yourself a part. One of the saints, Peter by name, proclaims we have been born anew, "to an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you." (1 Peter 1:4) In the name of the Father, the Son, and ...

28. Crowned With Victory

John 14:15-31

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O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

... their enthusiasm. He who was dead was alive. Peter wrote: "We have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3). The little band of trembling cowards became ... told them about leaving his body at the snow-covered cemetery and about the next day when I stood with our son’s two pastor grandfathers before 1,200 people at the Christmas Eve service, praising and thanking God for the birth of Jesus Christ. I told them my heart was sad and lonely because ...

29. The Emmaus Stranger

Luke 24:13-35

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Dean Lueking

... the face of the mob’s shouting for his blood. If only Judas would not have betrayed the Master. If only Peter’s defiance with the sword in the Garden of Gethsemane could have sparked an immediate insurrection and Jesus could have been ... him and with his people, we keep getting our eyes opened. Though we do not see him now, we rejoice in him and believe in him. (1 Peter 1:8) And the outcome of our faith is the full and final revelation of his saving presence forever! John Wesley put the final phrases of ...

30. Apostles of Hope

John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

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Lori Wagner

... to enter boldly into a brave new world, a different world, a changed world, to be stability in a culture in flux. Peter, one of the most creative leaders of the new movement we now call the early church, recorded in the Acts of the ... , you trust him and so rejoice with a glorious joy that is too much for words. You are receiving the goals of your faith: your salvation.” (1 Peter 1) We may not see God around us. We may not see the wounds in Jesus’ hands and side the way Thomas needed to see. We may not ...

31. Up Close & Personal: Seeing Clearly

Isaiah 6:1-13

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James Merritt

... know where to turn or who to turn to and that is when this happened. “I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne…” (Isaiah 6:1, ESV) Isaiah saw something for the first time that no one else in history had ever seen. He saw the creator God of the universe, the ... he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16, ESV) Do you know what that means? When you get up close and personal, when you see God for who He is and you ...

32. What We Learn from Love

Matthew 1:18-25

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King Duncan

... watching out for their interests, envisioning a future together. The Bible tells us that before the foundation of the world, God chose us for adoption as God’s children (Eph. 1: 3-6, 11), prepared a kingdom for us to inherit (Matt. 25: 34), planned for Jesus to offer his life as a sacrifice for us (1 Peter 1: 19-20), and promised us eternal life (Titus 1: 2). What an awesome plan! Before God even created this world, He made a plan to restore our relationship to Him and give us eternal life through His Son ...

33. The Secret of Self-Esteem

Ephesians 1:1-6

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James Merritt

... life," and he quoted John 3:16. Then he said, "I have a mansion in heaven," and he quoted John 14:2. He said, "I have a peace that passes understanding," and he quoted Phil. 4:7. He said, "I have joy unspeakable and full of glory," and he quoted 1 Peter 1:8. He said, "I have a faithful wife," and he quoted Prov. 31:10. He said, "I have happy, healthy, obedient children," and he quoted Ex. 20:12. He said, "I have friends who are loyal to me," and he quoted Prov. 18:24. He said, "I have a crown ...

34. Know What Time It Is!

Luke 16:1-15

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W. Robert McClelland

... It is only when atonement has been made for our sins that pardon can be granted and we are made acceptable in the eyes of God. Some New Testament writers portray Jesus as the sacrificial lamb who, by his death, procures atonement with God for us (e.g. 1 Peter 1:19 and Revelation 5:12). Jesus, as Savior, sees our sin, is offended by it, and offers himself as a sacrifice for it, thereby obtaining a divine pardon for us. It is across our sinful nature that God in Christ writes the "nevertheless" that makes us ...

35. All in the Family

1 John 3:1-3

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Mary S. Lautensleger

... to life. In today's family, if there are two parents, usually both work outside the home. Many families are blended, with children from previous relationships included. New Christians are given "a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:3). Being born again into the family of God is the source of hope and joy. We are called, named, and pronounced children of God, becoming members of one big family. In the Lord's Prayer, both of the words "Our" and "Father" indicate ...

36. Carbon Pure and Perfect

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

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Leonard Sweet

... wrote about the cross, they often talked about light. Here is one of my favorite hymns about the cross, written back in the 19th century: 1. In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o'er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head ... it all right. No one is without blemish or inclusion — except one, the Flawless Diamond “without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:19). Not one of us can claim 20-20 perception, or immaculate perceptions. Paul reminded the Corinthians that ...

37. No Longer Afraid

John 1:1-18

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Daniel G. Mueller

... children can exchange a message of guilt and fear for this message instead: "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). "Through him [Jesus] we have confidence in God ..." (1 Peter 1:21). We know that God is not only God but he is our Father and Christ our Savior. We know this because even though we cannot, in and of ourselves, do all that we have to do, Jesus has done it all for us. He does not tell us all ...

38. The Knot: Frayed (Part 1)

1 Peter 3:1-7

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James Merritt

... the outside of you in your marriage. So wives… I. Focus On How You Respect Your Husband “Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives.” (1 Peter 3:1, ESV) There are two things we have to address immediately. First of all is the situation. Paul is referring to a wife who is a believer, but her husband is not. A little known fact about Christianity and the church is that for the most part it has ...

39. Scandal

Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 17:14-23, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 26:1-5

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Lori Wagner

... -34) John’s Witness to Jesus’ Prophecies of His Death and Resurrection (7:12-24; 12:20-36; 13:31-14:7; 16:16) The Acts of the Apostles: Jesus the Son of God (13) 1 Peter 2: Christ’s Suffering 1 Corinthians 15: The Resurrection of the Son and the Promise of Resurrection for All Revelation: The Son of Man (1) Matthew’s Witness to Jesus’ Prophecies of His Death and Resurrection From that time, Jesus began to make it clear to his disciples that he was destined to go to Jerusalem and suffer grievously ...

40. In the Cross of Christ We Glory

Mark 8:31--9:1

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Michael Milton

... and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense”… (1 Peter 2:6-8). There is a stumbling which leads to salvation. So often in my work as a pastor, I make schedules only to have them completely rearranged by emergencies and the needs of others, which is another way of saying, Man proposes and God disposes ...

41. Dealing With Difficult People

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

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Charley Reeb

... tall task to always seek peace, especially when you are faced with a difficult person. When you are faced with that difficult person who is driving you up the wall, seeking peace is the last thing on your mind! How can you do it? Well, look at 1 Peter says next. 1 Peter 3:12a says: For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer (NIV). How do we repay evil with a blessing? By understanding that God is watching us, cheering for us, pulling for us, and sending power to ...

42. A Reed Who Became a Rock

John 1:35-42

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R. Blaine Detrick

... the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up - and walk!" And he who had never walked, who had never even stepped ... stood up! ... and walked! ... and ran! ... and went leaping into the temple to worship! (Acts 3:1-11). That’s the rock that Peter became. Because of that and other incidents, Peter and the other apostles were arrested (Acts 4:3; 5:18). They were released after the first imprisonment, but were forbidden to preach in the name of Jesus. When they continued to witness, they were again brought before ...

43. The Knot: Frayed (Part 2)

1 Peter 3:1-7

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James Merritt

... , but our job to always put them on a pedestal and keep them above our level. Then, do one last thing for your wife. III. Look At Your Wife With Grace “Since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” (1 Peter 3:7, ESV) When wives heard this 2,000 years ago, the world could not have contained the smile that was on their faces. When it comes to eternal life, a relationship with God, to the most important part of all of us, which is our spirit and our soul ...

44. Dealing with Difficult People

1 Peter 3:8-18

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Charley Reeb

... prayers. Now there is a concept! Have you prayed for a person who is difficult? Have you ever prayed for God to help you with a person who is difficult? It works! Let’s keep reading. Do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15) 1 Peter reinforces the fact that we do not act on our own power. We should not be afraid or intimidated by difficult people. When we allow our hearts to draw closer to Christ and his love, he will give us the power to respond to insult with a ...

45. Changing Times

Mark 1:1-8

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Wayne Brouwer

... more as a Christian missionary. Finally Mark ended up in distant Rome, where Paul claimed him again as a valued friend (Colossians 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:11), and where Peter called him “my son!” (1 Peter 5:13). When Peter was executed by Emperor Nero, tradition has it that the church in Rome asked Mark to write down his recollections of Peter’s teachings about Jesus. The result is with us today in the gospel called by Mark’s name. It begins with the good news (“gospel”) of changing times. God’s ...

46. Peter the Petulant

Mark 14:1-11, Mark 14:12-26, Mark 14:27-31

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Lori Wagner

... a follower of and an artisan of the faith. May the cloth of righteousness be always upon you; may the mantle of grace be always your guide. Amen. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Jesus’ Anointing, Dinner, and Foretelling of Peter’s Denial (Mark 14:1-31) Minor Text Jacob’s Strange Prophecies for the Stubborn 12 Tribes of Israel (Genesis 49) Celebrate the Passover, Clean or Unclean (Numbers 9) Hezekiah Celebrates Passover and Prays for All of the People, Clean and Unclean (2 Chronicles 30) The ...

47. Translucent Grace

Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36, Revelation 1:9-20, Revelation 2:12-17

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Lori Wagner

... Lay a Stone in Zion (Isaiah 18) The Lord’s Restoration and God’s Spirit Within (Ezekiel 36) The Story of Jesus’ Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) You are God’s Temple (1 Corinthians 3) The Warnings Against Idols (1 Corinthians 10) Christ’s Spiritual House and the Living Stones (1 Peter 2) Peter Confirms the Disciples’ Witness to Jesus’ Transfiguration (2 Peter 1:16-18) The Seal of the Multitude Washed White in the Blood of Jesus (Revelation 7) The Light of the Lord’s Eternal City (Revelation ...

48. The King and His Castle

Matthew 16:13-18

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James Merritt

... and said, "I am the foundational rock." Now Jesus laid that first stone upon that foundation, and ever since Jesus has been building the church stone-by-stone on the rock which is Christ Himself. I guarantee you that is what Peter was thinking about when he said in 1 Peter 2:5, "…you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." You see, Jesus is the builder; we are the bricks, and the mortar ...

49. Cha-cha-cha Christians: The Dance that Advances

2 Peter 1:12-21

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Leonard Sweet

... further emphasizes the close relationship between the divine voice and the divine son. The declaration, created out of a combination of texts (Psalm 2:7; Genesis 22:2; Isaiah 42:1), links the moment of Jesus’ transfiguration with the prophetic past. 2 Peter will argue for the continuity of the promise, from established prophetic scripture, to Jesus presence on earth, and ultimately to Jesus’ return with the prophetic past. From prophets to parousia the power and majesty of the divine son is eternal. The ...

50. A Fireside Conversation

John 21:15-25

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King Duncan

... to take care of the church. Jesus often referred to people, especially his people, as sheep and himself as the Shepherd. In John 10:27, we read, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” 1 Peter 5:1-2 tells us “I exhort the elders among you to tend the flock of God . . . .” In Acts 20:28 Paul tells the leaders of the church at Ephesus to “Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock . . . to shepherd the church of God . . .” The church is Christ’s sheep. ...

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