Matthew 26:28

A new covenant? How did Jesus’ bloodshed establish a new covenant? Who are the parties? Why a new covenant? Could a previous covenant shed light on this one? In the Ancient Near East, a national co……

A new covenant? How did Jesus’ bloodshed establish a new covenant? Who are the parties? Why a new covenant? Could a previous covenant shed light on this one? In the Ancient Near East, a national co……

A Person Who Hears the Words of My Covenant…

Hear the parable of the Lego. Each piece has its own identity, but its meaning is found in how it fits together with others. I know that’s not how our culture sees it. We tend to focus on building ……

“When she poured the perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.” Matthew 26:12 “My appointed time is near.” Matthew 26:18 “My blood is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:28 “I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now until that day when […]…

Last week I attended 2 Passovers. One was an Orthodox Jewish ceremony led by an Orthodox Jewish rabbi; the other one was with my Christian bible study group and was led by a Messianic Jew. The……

I once sat with another parent at a playground making small talk about religion. (I know, right?) He was a Progressive Christian who didn't believe in Original Sin. He pointed to his daughter playing sweetly with another girl and said, "See her? She's innocent. She has to be taught to...…

The Spirit of the Lord Sent Me to Proclaim Freedom…

Why were the Corinthians “doing more harm than good” when they met?…

What’s the message of the Passover story? What comes to mind for you? Do you picture a lamb being sacrificed for the people of God to be forgiven their sins? Would it surprise you to know the Book of Exodus never says anything like that?…