In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Dave Reddel.

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In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg shares the importance of leaders knowing who they are and who they are not.

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In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Julie Eesley, Executive Director at King of Kings.

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In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Mary Frerichs.

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Holy Saturday (Apr. 3)

Rest in Peace

Narrated by Gwynne Gonnerman

When they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear. John 19:33-34

Rest in peace, dear Jesus. Your agony and suffering are over now; it is the Sabbath. You have earned this day of rest. Soon will be the day of resurrection, of new life beyond the grave.

All who have been healed by his wounds will have a similar experience. When the days of tears and trouble are past, we, too, will be able to rest in peace, as we await the final day of resurrection that our wounded Savior earned for us. Truly, a glorious future awaits us.

REFLECT: Rest on Christ’s words of promise that he will rise again.

PRAY: Teach me, my Savior, to live faithfully without fear, confident of the rest and resurrection you have earned for me. Amen.

Devotional content provided by Creative Communications for the Parish. 

Good Friday (Apr. 2)

It Is Finished

Narrated by Rod Muench

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, "It is finished," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30

Since the dawn of time, the curse and consequences of sin have victimized the human race. By his death Jesus has overcome the curse and brought life and immortality to light. As that Friday came to a close on Calvary, his triumphant cry pierced the darkened air: “It is finished!”

By his wounds we are healed. Trust his word completely: It is finished! Jesus did everything necessary for your salvation. Do not allow doubt or feelings of guilt to sabotage your faith. Your eternal future is in his nail-pierced hands. Count on his sacrifice and promise, and live confidently, hopefully, joyfully until his triumphant return.

REFLECT: Remember that Christ has put all evil to an end on this day.

PRAY: Let my life be lived in loving praise of you, my all-sufficient Savior and Lord. Amen.

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Maundy Thursday (Apr. 1)

A Covenant Sealed by His Blood

Narrated by Liz Hagestad

This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28

With his gathered disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus initiated the new covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34. It was to be a covenant of grace in which God would “remember their sin no more.” With the blood of his wounds, Jesus sealed and confirmed this eternal covenant for us and for all believers.

Living under this covenant promise, we can be sure that the cancer of our sin has been healed. Yes, we will die, but only for a short time. On the day of resurrection, God will not remember our sin, but he will remember us as those who have been healed by Jesus’ wounds. Live now in hopeful anticipation of your final victory in Christ.

REFLECT: Recall all that Christ has done for you.

PRAY: Erase my fear of death, Lord Jesus, and replace it with faith in your healing wounds. Amen.

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Wednesday of Holy Week (Mar. 31)

The Name Above Every Name

Narrated by Rebecca Seitchick

God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord... Philippians 2:9-II

Evil runs rampant in this life, causing anxiety, pain and death. We are not immune to the ills of this broken world, but because of Jesus, we know how our history will end. The Lord has laid on him the sum total of all sin and evil, and he endured it humbly and faithfully—for us! Evil put Jesus in the grave, but we know and believe the Easter sequel to his death—and we belong to him and with him for life forever.

Life is never hopeless for us, for Jesus Christ is Lord of all! Bow before him, whose name is victorious over every other.

REFLECT: Seek to do everything in the name of Jesus each day.

PRAY: Tune my heart to sing your praise, O Lord, for your name is truly triumphant over my sin and death. Amen.

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Tuesday of Holy Week (Mar. 30)

Humble Obedience

Narrated by Larry Stigge

Being found in human form, [Jesus] humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Father, not my will but thine be done." He humbled himself, submitting obediently to the Father’s will—actually aligning his own will with what his Father most desired.

That's hard for us to do. Our pride refuses to submit completely to God’s authority and commandments. Healing our stubborn hearts is a long process that continues to the day of our death. Take time during this Holy Week to allow your Savior to bring your will a bit more in line with his humble obedience to the Father's will.

REFLECT: Consider how to be humble this week.

PRAY: Your humble obedience unto death is my healing, Lord. Bend my stubborn will to your loving desire. Amen.

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Monday of Holy Week (Mar. 29)

Christ Came to Serve

Narrated by Brad Rohlfsen

The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve... Mark 10:45

God’s Law can enforce obedience, but it cannot heal the sinful human heart.
Jesus did not come to enforce the Law but to fulfill it, and to heal our hearts by his death on the cross. Here Jesus shows God’s true nature: to serve and to save, to heal and to help.

As you are healed by his wounds, you will be changed; little by little, you will become like him, wanting to serve, to help, to love, to give. Make this your goal in life, to become more like your heavenly Father and his Son, your Servant and Savior.

REFLECT: Ponder ways to serve others in a Christ-like way.

PRAY: Help me see, Lord Jesus, how I can become more like you, and make me what you want me to be. Amen.

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