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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Would I Follow the Crowd?
A crowd played an important role in the crucifixion. Mark 15:12-14 (NIV) “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them. “Crucify him!” they shouted. “Why? What crime has … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged follow the crowd, James 1:19, Mark 15:12-14, Psalm 19:14
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Would I Deny Jesus?
Peter, a faithful disciple of Christ, went wobbly in the face of danger. Matthew 26:71-72 (ESV) … another servant girl saw him [Peter], and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he … Continue reading
Would I Mock Jesus?
Even as He hung on the cross, folks mocked Jesus. Luke 23:35 (NLT) The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” I’d like … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged crucifixion, Luke 23:35, mocking God, trust God's plan
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Where Were You on Easter?
“Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.” African-American Spiritual I’m in my 8th decade of Easter celebrations. It’s tempting to take the crucifixion and resurrection for granted. I’ve been through … Continue reading
Holy Week — Recognize
Mark 15:39 (MEV) When the centurion who stood facing Him saw that He cried out and gave up the spirit, he said, “Truly, this Man was the Son of God.” The Roman soldier overseeing the crucifixion recognized who Jesus was. … Continue reading
Holy Week — Remember
Right before His crucifixion, Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples. They remembered how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Today, Christians remember this last supper and the words of Jesus. Luke 22:19-20 (ESV) And he took … Continue reading
Holy Week — Reconnect
Just a few days before His crucifixion, Jesus went to the temple. Matthew 21:13 (NIV) “It is written,” he said to them [those who were conducting business inside], “‘My house will be called a house of prayer, but … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged House of Prayer, Lent, Matthew 21:13
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Holy Week – Read
2 Timothy 2:15 (AMPC) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth. Reading the … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Timothy 2:15, Bible study, Lamentations 3:23, Read God's Word
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Holy Week — Rejoice
The final countdown to Easter begins. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, when we remember Christ’s entry to Jerusalem. The people joyously welcomed him. John 12:13 (NIV) They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Week, John 12:13, joy, Lent, Palm Sunday
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Recommitment to Our First Love
Revelation 2:4 (NASB) But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Does this powerful statement from Revelation apply to me? To you? Good morning, Lord. There are hours, days and seasons when I operate … Continue reading