Tag Archives: sacrifice

September 19 – The Disciple Who Came In From the Dark

Posted on 09/19/2019 by rockyfort

John 19:16-42; 2 Chronicles 30; Psalm 86 “After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged benefits, body of Jesus, burial, fly under the radar, Forgiveness, God, good easons, Grace, Jesus, Jews, Joseph of Arimathea, lots of spices, love, Nicodemus, nightfall, Passover, Pilate, Relationship with God, Sabbath, sacrifice, unclean | Leave a comment

September 7 – Dealing With the Many Faces of Poverty

Posted on 09/07/2019 by rockyfort

John 12:1-26; 2 Chronicles 14-15; Psalm 77 “For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.” (John 12:8 NKJV) Things were a little tense at the household of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged anoint Jesus, beyond our abilities, brief time, burial spices, challenge, Jesus, John, Judas, lack of concern, Lazarus, least of these, Martha, Mary, minister, poor, remember the poor, sacrifice, Thief | Leave a comment

August 12 – Don’t Just Wait, Get Busy!

Posted on 08/12/2019 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 13; 1 Chronicles 3-4; Zephaniah 1 “Be silent in the presence of the Lord God; For the day of the Lord is at hand, For the Lord has prepared a sacrifice; He has invited His guests.” (Zephaniah 1:7 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Day of the Lord, God's love, God's people, guests, Jesus, Judah, mad, no safe space, presence of god, repent, return of Jesus, sacrifice, Second Coming, silent, utter destruction, vindication, Zephaniah

August 7 – The Rich Generosity of the Grace of God

Posted on 08/12/2019 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 8; 2 Kings 20-21; Nahum 2 “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.” (2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged burden, Corinthians, creation, die on the cross, followers of christ, generosity, get it back, give generously, Grace, Jesus Christ, Joy, kingdom work, Lord, MAcdonian churches, meet needs, Paul, percentage giving, poor, pverty, rewards, rich, sacrifice, wealth

March 2 – Do You Even Need Jesus In Your Life?

Posted on 03/01/2019 by rockyfort

Matthew 9:1-17; Leviticus 3; Leviticus 4; Proverbs 20 “When Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: “I desire … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged assorted sinners, celebrate, disciples, fail God's love, far from God, fellowship, free meal, homework, Jesus, Jewish ideals, Matthew, medical care, mercy, need Jesus, party, Pharisees, religious enough, Repentance, righteous, sacrifice, sick, sin, sinners, Son, stage whisper, Tax collector, traitor, well physician

December 4 – Opening Our Eyes to the Needs All Year Long

Posted on 12/04/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 46-47 1 John 3 “This is how we know what real love is: Jesus gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters. Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christ, Christians, Church, disciples, evangelism, faith, followers of christ, God, God's grace, God's love, good news, gospel, Grace, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John, love, ministry, obedience, poverty, Relationship with God, sacrifice, truth, wealth

November 24 – Experiencing God’s Joy in a Sinful World

Posted on 11/24/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 22-23 1 Peter 1 “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged 1 Peter, believe, Cross, don't see Jesus, end result, enduring love, eternal life, faith, filled with joy, financial solutions, First Peter, God's presence, Grace, heaven, indescribable, Jesus Christ, Joy, political solutions, problems, sacrifice, salvation, see Jesus, steeped in sin, trials, undying love for God, walk with Jesus, world of sin | 1 Comment

November 20 – Faith Should Be Seen as Well as Heard

Posted on 11/20/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 14-15 James 2 “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged actions, agent of God, believer, bread, brothers, deeds, do something, embitter, faith, Go in peace, God will provide, God's love, James, lip service, need clothes, need food, no one helped, non-believer, platitudes, sacrifice, salvation, show them your faith, sisters, What must I do since I've been saved, What must I do to be saved?, words

November 12 – Ready to Face the Last Judgment?

Posted on 11/12/2018 by rockyfort

Jeremiah 51-52 Hebrews 9 “Just as everyone must die once and then be judged, so Christ was offered as a sacrifice one time to take away the sins of many people. And he will come a second time, not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged blameless, Christ, Death, death on the cross, entrance requirements, eternal smackdown, final judgment, hell, Judgment, look at life, offering for sin, paradise, restored fellowship, sacrifice, sacrifice for sin, salvation, Second Coming, take away sins, you can't surprise God

September 29 – Destroying the Walls

Posted on 09/29/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 7-8 Ephesians 2 “But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ’s death. Christ himself is our peace. He made both Jewish people and those who are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Barriers, brought near, Christ broke down the wall, Christ Jesus, Christ's death, citizenship in heaven, Cross, enmity, Ephesians 2, far away, gates of hell, Gentiles, God, good fences make good neighbors, Grace, Jews, Kingdom of Heaven, one people, Paul, peace, Robert Frost, sacrifice, wall, wall destroyers, walls are unnatural

Tag Archives: sacrifice

September 19 – The Disciple Who Came In From the Dark

September 7 – Dealing With the Many Faces of Poverty

August 12 – Don’t Just Wait, Get Busy!

August 7 – The Rich Generosity of the Grace of God

March 2 – Do You Even Need Jesus In Your Life?

December 4 – Opening Our Eyes to the Needs All Year Long

November 24 – Experiencing God’s Joy in a Sinful World

November 20 – Faith Should Be Seen as Well as Heard

November 12 – Ready to Face the Last Judgment?

September 29 – Destroying the Walls

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