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From the first century up through today, many people have watched the church and noticed that something about it is different, unique, or even a little odd.
Peculiar People
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Communion Meditations
Mary’s Testimony
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Look through Mary’s eyes at the bread and the cup. Listen to Mary’s voice as you thank God for paying the price for our sins. This was Mary’s testimony about God’s Son: “Do whatever he tells you.”
The Hen
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The metaphor Jesus’ used, “as a hen gathers her chicks,” surely got his disciples’ attention.
Comfort Food
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When Jesus and his followers gathered together in Jerusalem to share the Last Supper, they were tired, anxious, weary, and afraid. They definitely needed some “comfort food”!
Stories
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By taking these symbols of Jesus’ body and blood, we announce we believe there really was a Jesus, and he really did die for us and carried all our sins down to a grave . . .
Where Is Our Hope?
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Where is our hope? Do we fear life’s ugly circumstances will become our grave? We need to build our hope on what God promised through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross
Jesus, As He Really Is
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When you see Jesus face-to-face, “as he really is,” what will be your declaration of worship?
Seeds to Be Planted
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We don’t have to fear death any more than a seed needs to fear being planted.
Watched, Scoffed, and Mocked
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Luke mentioned three groups of skeptical witnesses to Jesus execution. None in those three groups of people understood that Jesus chose to die willingly. Nor did they imagine they could be freed from their lethal bondage because of his sacrifice.