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Aug 2, 2022 · Then the Lord delivers a brief and astonishing synopsis of His extensive teachings on servanthood: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45; see also Matthew 20:28).
Dec 17, 1995 · Jesus is saying, "Christmas means that the Son of Man comes. And when he comes, he demands something and he promises something. He demands your life. All of it. He demands that you take on a life-style that sacrifices everything for the sake of serving others ( Luke 14:33 ). This is hard.
3 days ago · As Christians, we need to follow Christ’s footsteps. Christ came to serve us and service supposes sacrifice and self-renunciation. Our Lord’s life is entirely dedicated to service and this self-abnegation is especially gleaned from the Cross, which is the cathedra from which He wishes to teach us many lessons. St.
- Believers Have The Privilege of Continually Coming to Christ
- Believers Have The Privilege of Being Built Into The House of God
- Believers Have The Privilege of Being Priests and Offering Sacrifices to God
- Believers Have The Privilege of Sharing in The Honor of Christ
- Conclusion
- Chapter Notes
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him. 1 Peter 2:4 The phrase “as you come to him” is a present participle that has the meaning of “as you continually come to him.” This is not just salvation, but coming to Christ in worship, prayer, and through the Word of God on a daily basis. We have the right...
You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (emphasis mine). 1 Peter 2:5 In this text, we are compared to living stones that are being built into a house. We are living stones because Christ is the first living stone—the foundation...
You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (emphasis mine). 1 Peter 2:5 Peter says one of our privileges is to be priests of God. The primary audience of Peter was probably Jewish Christians since he was an apostle to the Jews, an...
For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They ...
Peter writes this section on the honor and privileges of the believer in order to encourage the saints. Oftentimes as Christians we accept what the world says about us, to our discouragement and demise. However, God continually shows us in Scripture how special we are. Zephaniah 3:17says, he will take great delight in us and quiet us with his love,...
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Apr 2, 1990 · Therefore, we can confidently say…. “ Jesus Christ is alive to serve!”. He is alive to save. He is alive to give. And he is thrilled to be this way. He is not burdened down with your cares. He thrives on burden-bearing. He loves to “work for those who wait for him” ( Isaiah 64:4 ). He “takes pleasure in those who hope in his ...
Vasilii III Ivanovich was the second son of Ivan III. His mother was the Greek princess Sofiia Paleologue. Coming to the throne in 1505, he pursued his father's policy of expansion and consolidation of territory. In 1510 he annexed the trading town of Pskov and in 1514 captured Smolensk from Poland- Lithuania.
The importance of serving others. In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus communicates the importance of serving others, “‘For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’.
