Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, has granted us forgiveness, and made us a new creation; yet we are These tendencies are ingrained in our very being.

What is shown in the angel’s message is how Jesus’ purpose was made clear before he was ever born.

“For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever” means, We have made all these requests

not do so by minimizing or ignoring His holiness: The LORD works righteousness and justice; He has made

. -- 8   Set up the courtyard around it and put the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard. 9  “Take Belgic Confession Article 18, The Incarnation We confess that God fulfilled the promise which he had made It could only be entered into once a year, under very tight constraints, with the high priest bearing

Yesterday we read about the ugly account in which a man who had been proudly sinning in a way that made

Summary Following the crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea was granted permission by Pilate to take the body many burial spices would have been considered a showing of respect towards Jesus; one that came at a very high price, since these ingredients were very expensive. Just as Jesus' lifeless body was made to live again after it had already been sealed in a tomb, so too

His super human strength, his exploits, and his one weakness - women - have made him legendary. Take some time to read the four chapters of Judges that tell his full story sometime soon. Samson deserved what he got, unlike our Savior, who would ultimately save God's people in a very similar

Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” 9   Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust While the first 21 verses of this Psalm speak to the pain of unanswered prayer, there is a shift that takes

eagle’s . 6  The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. 7  He made LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that as we study theology this year, your ability to praise the LORD will ever