Tag: Sacrifice
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SACRIFICE . . . Once and for all time
“Then Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ…
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SACRIFICE . . . On Mother’s Day
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test…
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SACRIFICE . . . Thy name is “Mom”
“He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering. He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise. To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation. Thou shalt…
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SACRIFICE . . . Preacher and historic Anabaptist Seeker: What shall we sacrifice to God?
Preacher: “With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God?” Historic Anabaptist Seeker: “To do justice is to offer a pleasing sacrifice to God.” Preacher: “Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten…
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SACRIFICE . . . Doing what needs to be done
“Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations- I cannot bear your evil assemblies. Your New Moon festivals and your appointed feasts my soul hates. They have become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will…
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SACRIFICE . . . Do not confuse sacrifices to God with obedience of God
“But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord ? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because…
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DISCIPLESHIP . . . . Living it for the long run
“As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first…
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DISCIPLESHIP . . . Called to a harder road, but not to make the road harder for others
“Then Peter said in reply, “Look, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve…
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LOVE OVER SACRIFICE . . . The Better “Offering”
“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” ( Hosea 6:6 from Hosea 6:1-6 ) Some months back we got a new toaster oven. It is very efficient – in fact sometimes too efficient. We call the results “burnt offerings to the toaster.” Each of us has…
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No where Else to Go
“Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:68-70a ) These words by Simon Peter follow the discussion amongst the disciples where Jesus revealed that only through his “bloody death”…
A Simple Desire 