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The Dishonest Manager

Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’

Ambassadors

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

God’s people, in God’s place, under God’s rule

Palm Sunday

Disciples Praise Him, Jesus Weeps, Jerusalem Rejects Him

Called to Holiness

It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God

The Lord’s Prayer

This, then, is how you should pray:“Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.“ Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) In thisContinue reading “The Lord’s Prayer”

Why Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh?

Esther – saves her people

…And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 5:14

God’s blessing requires obedience

Exodus is a story that started with persecuted slaves under the thumb of Pharaoh and ends with a free people under the guiding hand of The LORD their God.

The book ends with Gods glory filling the tabernacle, The LORD’s presence signified in the cloud covering the tent of meeting, daily guidance by the Lord, moving them on as they set out across the wilderness towards the promised land.

God has “activated” his promises to Abraham and moved his plan of salvation onwards. He has revealed himself to his people, rescued them and instructed them

God’s dwelling with His people

Exodus 25:8-9 (NIV) “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.