"After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His mouth. Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit." (John 19:28-30) Love and Lordship in Focus...Christ willingly paid it all because... Read More
March 31, 2025
What Not To Do To One Another
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“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”“But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.” Paul (Galatians 5:13, 15) Love and Lordship in Focus...From last week’s “one another” we build on serving without favoritism to serving all others, especially believers, in love. This also implies that we can actually serve in our flesh without loving as there would... Read More
March 24, 2025
Serve One Another in Love
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“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Paul (Galatians 5:13) Love and Lordship in Focus...From last week’s “one another” we build on serving without favoritism to serving all other, especially believers, in love. This also implies that we can actually serve in our flesh without loving as there would be no need for this command if that were not the case…think about it. As Paul, in The... Read More
March 17, 2025
Serve One Another Equally
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“So that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.” Paul (1 Corinthians 12:25) Love and Lordship in Focus...God is no respecter of persons because He’s The One who has given every person life and purpose…His purpose. That’s why followers of Jesus Christ should care for all others without discrimination (this does not mean we must agree with everyone but that we must love and serve others equally). With that said we find... Read More
March 10, 2025
Wait Patiently for One Another
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“So then, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.” The Apostle Paul Love and Lordship in Focus...Waiting for, or showing deference to, others is a sign of love and humility. No wonder The Holy Spirit directed us to wait for one another even as we gather together as believers to eat…but it’s about much more than just eating. Wait Patiently for One Another (1 Corinthians 11:33) Our next "one another" is somewhat interesting in that it is... Read More