The earth is the Lord ‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Psalm 24:1-2, ESV
God created everything, even our home of Earth. He provides all we need, yet we must remember that we are His. God needs nothing, but we need Him.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1, ESV
We will continue to sin until we leave this life, but Christ’s atoning sacrifice cleanses us of all sin – past, present, and future – when we put our faith in His sacrificial work.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 1 Peter 1:3, ESV
Our only hope is found in that the Father sent His Son to be the sacrifice for our sins, and the Holy Spirit guides us to this truth.
He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 25:8, ESV
Christ defeated death and sin at the Passover weekend 2000 years ago. We are merely in the small closing battles until His triumphant return!
And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8, ESV
God put Himself through torture and death to free us from sin and wrath. Are we willing to empty ourselves and humbly obey God? Can I love my neighbor with Christ’s sacrificial love?
Post Resurrection Sunday, or Easter Sunday, we have that time period between the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.
Here is fill-out-able lesson that you can try completing before watching the video, and then you check the answers and get the full teaching in the video!
Jesus rose from the dead on what we now call Easter Sunday.
Acts 1:1-3 – He interacted with his disciples for days before He ascended to the Father.
What did Jesus do during this time?
Jesus r with His followers
Luke 24:30-35 – disciples going to E
John 20:19-29 – the E , even D T
John 21:15-19 – P is restored
This shows us that Jesus shows grace but calls us to truth and understanding.
Jesus t His followers
Luke 24:13-49 – again, on the way to Emmaus and back in J .
Acts 1:1-5 – He spoke of the K .
Matthew 28:18-20 – The G C
This shows us that Jesus reiterated and revealed how the Scriptures spoke of Him, and He commanded us to share this with the world.
Jesus e his followers
Matthew 28:18-20 – The Great Commission under His authority
John 20:21-23, Acts 1:5-8 – Giving the H S
This shows us that we have the power to proclaim the Gospel, for we have the Word of Truth (Jesus, and the Spirit-inspired Bible)
So, may we trust the empowering Holy Spirit who connects us with Father to teach the world about Jesus – the One revealed in Scripture who saves us from sin!
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” John 6:35, ESV
Firstly, we are blessed when we hunger and thirst for righteousness, for we will be satisfied. (Matthew 5:6) Secondly, all our appetites shall be satisfied in the Lord, most especially in eternal life.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!