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A Message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Advent is… Isaiah 40:1-5 (NIV) | 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for…
Reconciliation. There are some rich meanings to the idea of reconciliation from the biblical Greek (καταλλάσσω with katallassó as the transliteration). Romans 5:10 helps to bring all of those various connotations into one amazing truth: “For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much…
Today we read about how the Scriptures are given to us for the purpose of endurance and encouragement. We can read all kinds of stories and accounts about how God showed up when circumstances seemed hopeless. We can see how God used some pretty epic scoundrels to accomplish His purposes. We can also be amazed…
John 1:14 (NIV) | The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Today’s verse is one frequently read around Christmas. It points to what we know as the Incarnation, which means God came…
Here is a simple thought for your Saturday: live in harmony with each other, united in thought and purpose. Music is what comes to mind when I think of harmony. Whether you’re singing or playing an instrument, harmony is what adds depth and intrigue to a song. You’re not always going to be on the…
Today’s verse is known as the Shema in Judaism. This is a foundational prayer for adherents to the Jewish faith. It is lifted first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. This prayer is often believed to be the last words spoken by a person. This prayer is what Jesus used in…
Ephesians 6:2-3 (NIV) | “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise — “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Today’s verse from Ephesians 6:2-3 echoes the 10 Commandments. Paul pointed out that the first Commandment given by God that came…
A Message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Message Notes 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) | give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. So Far: Today: Generosity over Greed Greed in the Bible: Excessive desire for riches, power, fame, etc. that serve one’s selfishness. Greed can lead to other sins…
Today’s verse comes from a beautiful prophecy about the coming of Christ. Jesus echoes this in John 8:12 when He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (NIV). I pray that the Light of the World will illuminate not just your path,…
Today’s verse is a non-negotiable in the way of the Lord. Jesus taught us to love one another as He loves us. Does that mean that Jesus loves everything about us? Nope. We all have areas where we fall short of God’s glory. Christ’s love is about meeting us where we are but refusing to…
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