A TRAIL OF BLOOD

"The priest shall take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour all the remaining blood at the base of the alter."  (Leviticus 4:34)

Why?  

Because, "....without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."  This should more be preached, "shared," written about.  Perhaps then more would have some idea of the purpose of all the "bloody" passages in the Old Testament.

All of the passages in the Old Testament which speak of the blood sacrifices foreshadow the trail of Jesus Christ's blood, from Gethsemane to the Cross---- all for you and me!

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You for the Blood of Jesus.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....THE CHURCH...THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH"

"....I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the Church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."  (1 Timothy 3:15) 

Local Pittsburgh TV is already announcing the "Gay Pride" festivities for May 31-June 2.  I'm ashamed.  A pastor friend of mine had to recently resign from his parish because the board decided that a Transvestite could work in the church nursery.   

Phillip Jacob Spener, one of Germany's great theologians of the 17th Century, penned, "Indeed, we may say that the highly enlightened apostle (Paul), if he came among us today, would probably understand only a little of what our slippery geniuses sometimes say in holy places....Much graver is the injury that comes from sins which are no longer recognized as sins or whose gravity is no longer realized."

Yes, we are all "sinners saved by grace," but not in order to keep on sinning.  Repentance means saying to King Jesus, "I am wrong.  You alone are right."  Repentance is stop doing what we were doing against Him and His Word, and start doing what we were not doing as He commands.  How can the world know truth if, "....the pillar and ground of the Truth", sends confusing signals.

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray that my friend and I walk in continual repentance.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"EVERLASTING CONSOLATION"

"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and work."  (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

....and He does indeed.

This is what is called a benediction, and I share it with you as a prayer and blessing.  Read much of Jesus' Words every day and we will continue to have this text, and all texts, written in our hearts and minds.

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You for Your, "....everlasting consolation...."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM NUGGET, OT LESSON, NT LESSON

PSALM NUGGET:

"God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations."  (Psalm 67:1, 2)

OT LESSON:

"This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in sound wisdom (guidance)."  (Isaiah 28:29)

NT LESSON:

"Therefore we also pray always for you that...the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ."  (2 Thessalonians 1:11a, 12)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2