The Cost: of Obedience
Today, we remember the events leading up to the death of our Lord Jesus. In many ways, we feel the heaviness of these historical events. We see the cowardice, the selfishness, and the brutality of mankind.
The Cost: of Life
Small-town life comes with many blessings, but it is not free from sin. In John 4, we meet a woman from a small town, where everybody knew everybody and all their business, too.
The Cost: of Sight
Jesus did many, many miracles to prove that he was God’s promised Messiah. Not all of his miracles were recorded, but the ones that are in John’s Gospel build upon one another.
The Cost: of Living Water
Small-town life comes with many blessings, but it is not free from sin. In John 4, we meet a woman from a small town, where everybody knew everybody and all their business, too.
The Cost: of Rebirth
What does it take to be saved? What must a person do to participate in the kingdom of God? Must they be willing to move to an unknown destination? Must they be well-versed in the Scriptures?
The Cost: of the Battle
Lent is a time for reflection and repentance. Today in our readings and hymns, our great need of righteousness is driven home. The temptations of this world are alluring. The devil’s tricks have not changed.