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Mark 14:32-36 The relationship of the Holy Spirit, a holy life, and power in prayer are inseparable. The Lord prayed before His baptism in the Jordan. His prayer opened heaven, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him. Because He prayed, He heard the voice of His Father speak assurance and affirmation. The saving, sanctifying, and […]

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Ephesians 2:1-10 Grace is like the free bread that is placed on your table as soon as you are seated, at certain restaurants. The bread is warm and delicious, and the perfect start to your meal. You don’t pay for it—but it is a free, tasty gift that you get no matter what. This is […]

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Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews is a bit mysterious, as we don’t know the author or the specific intended audience. We do know, however, that the writer of Hebrews was speaking to a group of people persecuted for their association with Jesus. The author encourages listeners to « draw near » to God, with the full […]

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Hebrews 10:1-10 Sacrifices, often, are a sign of love for another. George Bailey in the popular film « It’s a Wonderful Life » sacrificed his dreams, plans, and future to care for his family and community. To give up part of yourself for the sake of another is what defines sacrifice. For many years the people of […]

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Mark 14:19-26 There is something a bit eerie about Mark 14. It’s a sad scene as both the disciples and those who read this story know of what is to come: Christ will soon be betrayed and killed. Jesus’ words reveal the distrust, anger, and sadness that occurs within sin and broken relationships. And yet, […]

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Mark 14:11-18 Much like the disciples in Mark 14, the people of God often find themselves asking, « How do we prepare for Jesus? » A perplexing statement at the end of these verses leave the reader on a cliffhanger: « One of you will betray me” (v. 18). In this group’s travels and even in their last […]

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Marc 14:1-10, 63:6-11 Un invité inattendu entre dans un dîner. Cela crée une situation gênante pour les invités du dîner réunis chez Simon il y a si longtemps. Cet invité anonyme va vers Jésus et lui offre un signe extravagant d’adoration et d’adoration, au grand interrogatoire et au jugement de ceux qui l’entourent. Tandis que […]

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Exode 12:1-8, 24-28 Repensez à un souvenir précieux associé au rassemblement autour d’une table. Partager un repas avec les gens a une façon de graver ces moments dans nos mémoires. Quand Dieu donne aux gens la fête de la Pâque comme rituel annuel, il y a une signification plus profonde derrière cela. Ce n’est pas […]

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Psaume 31:14-24 Parfois, nous nous retrouvons maltraités par les autres sans que ce soit de notre faute. Il est facile de sentir que nous sommes entourés et seuls dans ces moments. Comme le Psaume 31, nous pouvons même commencer à sentir que Dieu nous a abandonnés. Dans ces moments-là, des psaumes comme celui-ci sont si […]

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Matthieu 24:42-51 L’Évangile de Jésus est une bonne nouvelle. Si cela est vrai, pourquoi entendons-nous si souvent parler de Son retour pour tenter d’effrayer les gens ? Ne devrions-nous pas vivre dans l’attente joyeuse de la venue du royaume de Dieu dans sa plénitude ? Dans une parabole de Matthieu 24, Jésus compare ses disciples […]

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