March 24, 2024
Scripture Reference: John 11:38-48 (NRSV) 38 Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days.” 40 Jesus said to […]
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Scripture Reference: John 11:7-48 (NRSV) 7 Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let us go to Judea again.” 8 The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now trying to stone you, and are you going there again?” 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Those who walk during the day do not […]
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
Scripture Reference: John 9:5-7, 35-41 (NRSV) 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6 When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7 saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means […]
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Scripture Reference: John 9:1-12, 35-41 (NRSV) 9 As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4 We must work […]
Read MoreMarch 17, 2024
Scripture Reference: John 9:1-12, 35-41 (NRSV) 9 As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4 We must work […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2024
Scripture Reference: John 6:16-21 (CEB) 16 When evening came, Jesus’ disciples went down to the lake. 17 They got into a boat and were crossing the lake to Capernaum. It was already getting dark and Jesus hadn’t come to them yet. 18 The water was getting rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When the wind had driven them out for […]
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Scripture Reference: John 6:16-21 (NRSV) 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they […]
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Scripture Reference: John 6:1-15 (NRSV) 6 After this Jesus went across the Galilee Sea (that is, the Tiberias Sea). 2 A large crowd followed him, because they had seen the miraculous signs he had done among the sick. 3 Jesus went up a mountain and sat there with his disciples. 4 It was nearly time for Passover, the Jewish festival. 5 Jesus looked […]
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Scripture Reference: John 6:1-15 (NRSV) 6 After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the […]
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
In the season of Lent, Christians worldwide prepare for a period of introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth. At the heart of this 40-day journey is the practice of fasting — a deliberate act of self-denial that holds profound significance in the Christian faith. Historical Roots in Christian Tradition Fasting during Lent finds its roots in […]
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