Each year we celebrate our wedding anniversary. We celebrate to remember all the blessings we have received in our marriage. Sure, some times were better than others, but with God’s help, we have made it through over 37 years together. God’s Commands to Celebrate God was very intentional in Leviticus 23, naming seven holy days …
Blood has been thought of as the source of life in the Bible. Why blood in the Passover? The death of animals established the Old Testament covenant. In Genesis 15, God made a covenant with Abraham. Genesis 15: 9 The Lord told him, “Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and …
Anthropologists tell us of the significance of a door. A door is an everyday object we all use. When doors were invented, it allowed the people to have a place of protection from wild animals and enemy humans. Before doors, people would just try to hide, but with doors, people could inhabit villages. Blood on …
Today, if we search the internet for “a perfect lamb,” we can find many recipes for the perfect leg of lamb. There are 3 easy steps to the perfect lamb roast, or 5 dos and don’ts for the perfect lamb chops. While these recipes are probably good, when we speak of a perfect lamb in …
What is redemption? The dictionary has several definitions. 1) the act, process, or an instance of serving to offset or compensate for a defect, or 2) the act of exchanging something for money or an award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H Green Stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. …
Zechariah breaks his silence with praise for redemption. As a consequence of doubt, God had punished him with muteness for the nine months of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Now, after confirming the name of his son is John, his voice returned with praise for God and a Holy Spirit inspired prophecy. Luke 1: 68 Praise the Lord, the …
Jesus only gave a partial quote of Isaiah 61:1-2 in His teaching at the Nazareth synagogue. He began, The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, …
Forgiveness brings freedom, a gift the Lord wants to give anyone struggling with forgiving another person. Sometimes, struggles leave us deeply hurt, even if it isn’t our fault. These may include a relationship problem, false accusations, or physical or emotional abuse. These can be the source of the root of bitterness in our hearts. The …
What is redemption? The dictionary has several definitions. 1) the act, process, or an instance of serving to offset or compensate for a defect or 2) the act of exchanging something for money, or award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H green stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. My …