Slaughtered lambs and sacrifices are not something we are used to. The whole concept of a lamb being killed and its blood being shed to cover our sin seems odd and off-putting; brutal and cruel; just a bit barbaric. The whole, “Lamb of God” (“Agnus Dei”) all just seems just a bit…much.
Let’s just talk about Jesus sacrifice for sin in an abstract way. A sanitized way. Let’s just think about Good Friday and what happened there as an concept; an academic reality; as a tragic story.
The reality of Good Friday and Jesus as the Agnus Dei should cause us deep and lasting pause. It should cause a rip in our heart and a breathlessness in our spirit.
When we understand the true and utter pain and sacrifice – of will and life – taken on by our Lord, it should be shocking, devastating, and numbing. The trauma He underwent should traumatize us to the core.
But…it should also move us from the deep regret from the reality of our sins which precipitated this willing action to a deeper gratitude and soul-stirring joy for the results this brings – complete forgiveness, fulfilled life from death, everlasting communion with God!
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”John 1:29.
Behold. Look upon. Take to heart and mind Who He is and what He did. All of it. Don’t shy away. Don’t avert your eyes. Behold. The Lamb of God. For you. For the world.
“Thank, You, Lord Jesus, Agnus Dei, for all of it. For me. Thank You.”
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In our Old Testament lesson we see the results of the Israelites’ ‘golden calf’ rebellion and Moses’ smashing of the first set of tablets from the Lord. – They needed a new start!
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me.”’”
Exodus 8:1 (ESV)
In our Passion Sunday Gospel text, we hear the people shouting praises to the Lord, welcoming Him into town. Later that same week, the people will be shouting “crucify Him!” Because of their rebellion they will also need a new start!
We need not even look to some monumental rebellion in our lives to see what we need. Every day we rebel again God, His heart, His laws, His children, His creation – and every rebellion results in the same need – a new start!
That’s what God does; He gives a new start in Jesus. Through His promised coming, His birth, His life, His suffering, His miracles, His teachings, His scoldings, His sermons, His unjust trial, His beatings, His mockings, His death, His resurrection, His appearances, His ascension, and His preparation of our everlasting Home with Him, His promise to come again – all of it is about another chance, away from death and in His Life! It’s about His mercy, His forgiveness, His grace upon grace! It’s about no longer having the Law written in stone to threaten stoning but the opportunity to shout “Hosanna to the Son of David!” because there is “now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1)!
And because we are given another chance, we also have the opportunity – the joyful obligation and privilege – to give chances to others, too.
As we have been forgiven, we forgive. As we have been granted Life, we share. As we have been loved, we love.
As we start a difficult and most-Holy week, let us wrestle with both the reason a “second change” needed to be given in Jesus; sin. Our sin. But let us not stay on the reason, but move instead to the Solution, the Savior, the Lord – Jesus! Through Him we have all things. And through Him we live in newness of life; for Him and for others.
Hosanna! Hosanna! Thank You Lord Jesus!
“We praise and thank You, Lord God, heavenly Father, for giving all mankind – for giving us a second chance through Your Son, our Savior Jesus! Through Him we have all we need or could ever want or imagine! Grant us, Lord, to share Your mercy and grace in our hearts and actions joyfully. Focus us this Holy week on Your willing, full, and complete Sacrifice for us, Jesus, and grant that we continue from the depths of Good Friday to the height of Easter Sunday; which changed everything! In Jesus’ most precious Name do we pray. Amen!”
God’s plan from Before time headed toward our time to share it with all.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to hGo therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Come and be with us to celebrate the ultimate Love and true freedom we all have through The Resurrection of Jesus!
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
We will have a Pancake Breakfast that morning at 8:30 AM (no Adult Bible Class that day). Our Worship will be at 10:00 AM. This year we will have our Easter Egg Hunt following the service around 11:00 AM.
“CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! ALLELUIA!!”
This is the great shout for Easter; the highest day on the Church calendar!
On this day we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin, death, and the power of the devil. All that He went through and endured is over and exultation and joy remain.
And for all who have faith in Jesus as their savior gain the same victories He won! Our sins are gone and forgiveness takes its place. Death is gone and everlasting life takes its place. Pain and anguish are bound to this life only and joy eternal awaits.
The resurrection of Jesus is the sole event to which all of history hinges. All of the old testament points to its coming and all since draws meaning in the light of it.
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
1 Corinthians 15:17
Without the resurrection everything else would be pointless and moot!
Come and be with us to celebrate this greatest day of the year and see how Jesus, though His resurrection, changes everything – for you!
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I want to say that every parent has heard and experienced that emphatic “mine!” from their kids, but the truth is, I think most adults at one time or another has expressed this same sentiment (albeit usually more subtlety.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me.”’”
Exodus 8:1 (ESV)
We like stuff; from when we first see it to the plan for acquiring it (and then, sadly, the all-too-quick plan to replace it)!
Today we see “the Ten Words” (more often referred to as “the Ten Commandments”). The last of these refers to “coveting” – the deep desire toa make something your own in whatever way you can. It is a blatant lack of contentment for what you have (what God has given and blessed you with).
It also fails to recognize the reality that nothing actually ever belongs to us! Everything is the Lord’s (including us)! We are merely His stewards.
When we realize that He has everything, that He wants (and has) us, that He has given us all that we need to support this body and life, that He has forgiven us and saved us for eternity; then it is an easy step to take to get to contentment! It comes from a deep gratitude recognized in our true reality. It is a joy that comes from what we have rather than despair in what we lack. It’s a fullness of spirit that comes from knowing we are His instead of the empty and endless futileness that comes from constant pursuit of things, status, or pleasure.
We – along with everything else – are the Lord’s! Praise Him for that! May we be content and joyous is the revelation that we need nothing other than Him, because, through Jesus, we have everything unto everlasting life!
Halleluia!
“O Lord, we are Yours! Fully and completely. Help us, when we are tempted and covet to be reminded that, as Your children, You have given us everything that matters – including forgiveness, mercy, grace, life, and salvation! Send us Your Spirit to be, not only content in everything, but joyful in You and all Your Gifts! Thank You for creating us, wanting us, saving us, providing for us, and desiring to be with us forever! In Jesus’ precious name; amen!”
Provide justice for the needy and the fatherless; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. Rescue the poor and needy; save them from the power of the wicked.
Psalm 82:3-4
The Freedom Church Alliance is helping churches raise awareness, fight trafficking, and support anti-trafficking initiatives.
Many people in our area have never heard of the term Sex Trafficking and those that have don’t know how to help fight this very real problem that exists. This is one of the ways to take action!
Please help our community through a GOBAG initiative?
https://youtu.be/ERyZ_JUX2nw
Watch this video about GoBags and how they help.
This is a huge problem and requires a huge effort by the Body of Christ!
Our goal is 25 bags.
The cost $30 to fill one bag.
Contact Angie Wolfe to make a donation.
Let Angie Wolfe know if you want to help at the packing event. Date TBD.
Ask Angie Wolfe how you can help combat trafficking.
Let’s unite and ignite the flame! Together we can make a difference! Are you in?
