Apr2019
The rejected stone
The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the LORD; what a wonderful sight it is! This is the day of the LORD’S victory: let us be happy, let us celebrate! (verses 22-24) Read Psalm 118:1, 2, 14-24 Bill… Read more
Apr2019
Jesus, your good shepherd
Christ himself carried our sins in his body to the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. It is by his wounds that you have been healed. You were like sheep that had lost their way, but now you have been brought back to follow the Shepherd and Keeper of… Read more
Apr2019
God has chosen you for a reason
But you are the chosen race, the King’s priests, the holy nation, God’s own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his own marvellous light. At one time you were not God’s people, but now you are his people; at one time you did not know… Read more
Apr2019
God — big spender
For you know what was paid to set you free from the worthless manner of life handed down by your ancestors. It was not something that can be destroyed, such as silver or gold; it was the costly sacrifice of Christ, who was like a lamb without defect or flaw. He had been chosen by… Read more
Apr2019
Enduring in faith
Be glad about this, even though it may now be necessary for you to be sad for a while because of the many kinds of trials you suffer. Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much… Read more
Apr2019
The din within
While the two were telling them this, suddenly the Lord himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you’. They were terrified, thinking that they were seeing a ghost. But he said to them, ‘Why are you alarmed? Why are these doubts coming up in your minds? Look at my hands and… Read more
Apr2019
Understanding Jesus
Behind him came Simon Peter, and he went straight into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there and the cloth which had been round Jesus’ head. It was not lying with the linen wrappings but was rolled up by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in;… Read more
Apr2019
You are always in God’s care
I am always in your care; save me from my enemies, from those who persecute me. Look on your servant with kindness; save me in your constant love. (verses 15,16) Read Psalm 31:1-4, 15, 16 You may have had times in your life when you felt vulnerable: when you felt helpless in… Read more
Apr2019
The crime was ours
Early in the morning Jesus was taken from Caiaphas’ house to the governor’s palace. The Jewish authorities did not go inside the palace, for they wanted to keep themselves ritually clean, in order to be able to eat the Passover meal, So Pilate went outside to them and asked, ‘What do you accuse this man… Read more
Apr2019
Jesus’ power
Jesus knew that the Father had given him complete power; he knew that he had come from God and was going to God. So he rose from the table, took off his outer garment, and tied a towel round his waist. Then he poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’… Read more
