For freedom Christ has set us free.
Galatians 5:1
Scriptures
- Galatians 5:1
- Galatians 5:13-26
Tag: Liturgical (Page 1 of 4)
Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.
John 8:58
Some make the mistake of emphasizing the humanity of Jesus over His divinity. Others do the opposite.
But the Truth is that Jesus is 100% God and 100% Man.
That means He is both willing and able to accomplish everything needed to seek and save us, who were lost.
Praise the Lord for that!
Scriptures
- Exodus 3:13-15
- John 8:48-59
It shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Acts 2:21
From of old, man has sought to bring himself up to the level of God.
But that doesn’t work.
God had to become man in Jesus.
And even after Jesus, He also sent His Holy Spirit to be within us.
God came to us and now resides in us!
What an amazing, awesome blessing and gift!
Scriptures
- Genesis 11:1-9
- Acts 2:1-21
Why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven.
Acts 1:11
Jesus rose from the dead, and then ascended into heaven. Since Jesus is in heaven, what does that mean for us?
All authority is His. He reigns in heaven over all things for you! We don’t need to trust in ourselves, our money, our political leaders, or anything/one else. We can rest assured that our Lord Jesus Christ reigns on our behalf!
Finally, He will return in the same way that He went up. When He appears, we will appear with Him. This gives us hope for the new life to come, and we live in that hope.
How wonderful! How comforting!
Scriptures
- Acts 1:9-11
- 1 Peter 3:22
- 1 Thess. 4:16-17
(This Jesus said to show by what kind of death Peter was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”
John 21:19
It is heart-wrenching to think about Peter’s denial. What he must have felt following the roster’s crowing; especially when he had been warned.
Now is the awkward moment. Jesus is alive and it’s time to address that incident.
How would Jesus do it? What would He say? What would Peter’s future with Him be like?
It’s not all rosy, but it ends with Jesus’ grace and mercy!
Scriptures
- John 21:15-19
Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.
John 21:12bc
When Peter heard that it was Jesus on the shore, he jumped in the water.
But why? Was it because he couldn’t wait to go see Him and apologize to Him for his denial or because He couldn’t bear the thought of facing Him due to it?
The good news is that Peter made it to the shore – to Jesus!
Jump, but don’t swim away. Find your way to His merciful arms!
Scriptures
- John 21:1-14
Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
John 20:29
Thomas gets a tough wrap. So many people he knows and trusts tell him the best news ever and he doubts.
But, honestly, how many times do we find ourselves in the same situation? How many times are we told, again and again, how much Jesus loves us, forgives us, and is for us, and we don’t believe – wanting some kind of “proof” to convince us.
As if the resurrection and Scriptures aren’t proof enough!
May we be blessed in believing – without seeing!
Scriptures
- John 20:24-31
As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”
Luke 24:36
In the context of the text, the Disciples were confused, frightened, and faced with problems they were not yet equipped to handle.
Jesus had been crucified and buried.
Women followers reported the resurrection.
The forces that were at work to kill Jesus were then directed against His followers.
All-in-all, an uncommon and difficult day.
Jesus opened them up to hear and believe God’s way, truth, and life recorded to bring us peace.
Scriptures
- Luke 24:36-49
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Luke 24:27
The resurrection of Jesus brings completion to the prophecies of the Old Testament and clarity to the future awaiting all of us.
It helps us focus on the reality of Life beyond this life and that all our fears and uncertainties are temporary.
And all of this happens when Jesus, the resurrected One, opens Scripture – opens Himself – to us through the Holy Spirit!
May we be open to Him as He opens Himself to us – and live accordingly!
Scriptures
- Luke 24:13-35
And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”
Luke 9:35
Today we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday – how God showed His approval of Jesus through His transfiguration with Moses and Elijah – and most importantly through His words, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”
And, we are blessed with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Gabriel Sánchez, too!
Scriptures
- Luke 9:28–36
God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.
2 Corinthians 9:8 [cev]
Today we look at God’s calling for us to be faithful stewards of His stuff – and the joy and blessings that entails!
Scriptures
- Malachi 3:6–12
- 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
Then Jesus said to his disciples: “If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24-25 [cev]
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and all who are adherents of Hallmark know what that means.
But Valentine was a martyr. What does that mean for us as Christians? As witnesses of Jesus? As martyrs for Him?
Scriptures
- Daniel 3:1, 3:8–18
- Matthew 5:10–12
- Matthew 16:24–26
