Apr2022
Come and see Jesus
by Maria Rudolph
They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. ‘Sir,’ they said, ‘we would like to see Jesus’ (John 12:21).
Apr2022
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us
by Maria Rudolph
He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief, as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it (John 12:6).
Apr2022
Taking responsibility
by Maria Rudolph
But they kept shouting, ‘Crucify him! Crucify him!’ (Luke 23:21).
Apr2022
Being thankful
by Charles Bertelsmeier
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever (Psalm 118:1).
Apr2022
Our relationship in the heavenly family
by Charles Bertelsmeier
Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf (Hebrews 7:24,25).
Apr2022
Images of our relationship with God
by Charles Bertelsmeier
But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ (Hebrews 3:6).
Apr2022
Princes and princesses
by Charles Bertelsmeier
For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6).
Apr2022
Trusting God when everything goes wrong
by Charles Bertelsmeier
In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead (2 Corinthians 1:9).
Apr2022
Responding to Jesus
by Charles Bertelsmeier
Then Pharisees called the high council together. ‘What are we going to do? If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him’ (John 11:47,48).
Apr2022
Responding to God’s love
by Charles Bertelsmeier
Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. (John 12:3).
