During our open Sunday School class this week, Brother Viv John took us through the story of the Lord Jesus feeding the multitudes, challenging us to remember that, as the hymn puts it, “Little is much when God is in it!”
Brother Viv John shared these brief thoughts on the Lamb of God after our Breaking of Bread meeting. He is worthy!
Drawing ideas together from several of the hymns sung throughout the Breaking of Bread meeting, Brother Norris shared this encouragement meditating on the Lord's desire that we be filled with joy in His presence.
Brother Collin walked us through Psalm 23, reflecting on the Lord Jesus as our loving Shepherd, the One who protects, provides, and cares for our souls.
Brother Howard Gordon took us through Genesis 24, looking at Rebekah’s love for a man she had never met. This points to our love for our Lord Jesus, about whom Peter says, “though you have not seen Him, you love Him” (1 Peter 1:8).
Brother Luke Harriman shared these thoughts on what the Lord Jesus meant when He told His followers to take up their cross daily and follow Him. While we certainly do not bear the cross in the same way as our Lord, we are nevertheless called to follow Him in suffering, and to “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2).
Considering the disciples praying at Pentecost and the instructions from the Lord in John 14, Brother Collin challenged us to wait on the Lord with expectancy.
Reflecting on three times people had a desire to see Jesus, Brother Colbert Martin challenged us to consider our own desire. As we gather each Lord’s Day, how badly do we want to see Him?
Brother Luke Harriman shared these thoughts on the impact of contemplating the cross. If we allow God to lead us, He will walk us through seven phases in our attitude toward our sin that will result in a transformed life, lived to His glory.
As Paul concludes the Letter to the Romans, he prays “May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” Then he lists several of his fellow workers who send their greetings to the saints in Rome. Each of these individuals has experienced the gift of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. And Brother Luke Harriman draws our attention to this list that we might learn from their example just how amazing His grace really is.
Brother Howard Gordon walked us through several verses in the Bible that mention the Lamb, revealing that this picture of the Lord Jesus presents not only His meekness but also His victory.
Brother Luke Harriman took us to Esther 6 where we see in the story of Haman and Mordecai a picture of the way that God gave glory to the Lord Jesus for His work on the cross. What the enemy intended for evil, God purposed for good.
Brother Laurel Smalling encouraged us through the story of Moses and the people of Israel to heed the call to turn from our sin and turn to God.
Brother Howard Gordon took us to the Book of Leviticus this morning, with a fresh look at the burnt offering and sin offering and how they reveal precious aspects of the Lord’s sacrifice on the cross.
Brother Howard Gordon shared these thoughts with us on the three instances of “the love of Christ” in Scripture.
Brother Luke Harriman offered these few thoughts on the prophecy in Isaiah 9 of the coming Messiah. When Jesus comes, He brings with Him divine favor, light, and peace.
Inspired by a line from one of our hymns—”For us Thou, Lord of Glory, was numbered with the dead”—Luke Harriman shared this reflection on the great exchange that occurred on the cross. Through Christ’s sacrifice, we were transferred from enmity to God to a place of blessing and rest. What a Savior!
Brother Luke Harriman shared this reflection on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, encouraging us to give thanks not only for what the Lord has done for us but also for who He is to us. Using the acronym THANKS can remind us of precious truths that will fill our hearts with gratitude, saying “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
Brother Steve Campbell shared three scenes from Scripture where people’s actions prompt others to ask, “What are you doing?” May we live in such a way that those looking on are curious about our motivations. And when they ask, let’s be prepared to speak of our Lord who calls us to live for His glory and not the approval of man.
Brother Collin Beckford shared these thoughts on the Lord’s Day after we sang the hymn with the refrain, “To Him who lives but once was slain be honor, power, and praise, amen!” What a great call this is to live our lives for His glory.