Tag Archives: Sacrifice

Abraham, Typology and the Tolkien Geek

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Chapter-a-Day Genesis 22  ”This is what the Lord says: Because you have obeyed me and have not withheld even your son, your only son, I swear by my own name that I will certainly bless you.” Genesis 22:16-17a (NLT) I confess that I … Continue reading →

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The One Remaining Sacrifice

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Then Noah built an altar to the Lord…. Genesis 8:20 (NLT) As you read through God’s Message you find that the building of altars is a theme: Abraham built an altar (Gen 22:9) Isaac built an altar (Gen 26:25) Moses … Continue reading →

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Call to Gratitude: Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 50 “But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.     If you keep to my path,     I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:23 (NLT) For those of us in the U.S., the Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Hosea 3

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

This shows that Israel will go a long time without a king or prince, and without sacrifices, sacred pillars, priests, or even idols! But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the Lord their God and to David’s descendant, their king. In the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day John 15

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” John 15:12 (NLT) On this day, Good Friday, I believe the verse alone is sufficient. Blessings to you.

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Chapter-a-Day John 6

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:29 (NLT) On what would I stake my life? Language can be a messy thing and there are times when the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Colossians 4

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2 (NLT) Devote [dih-voht] verb 1. to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc.: to devote one’s time to reading. Yesterday morning my brother asked me if I’d read a section of a book he’d asked me to read last … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Mark 15

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Mark 15:38 (NLT) For those unfamiliar with the larger story of God’s Message, this obscure reference in the middle of today’s chapter makes … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Numbers 29

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

“Sacrifice these to God as a congregation at your set feasts: your Whole-Burnt-Offerings, Grain-Offerings, Drink-Offerings, and Peace-Offerings. These are all over and above your personal Vow-Offerings and Freewill-Offerings.” Numbers 29:39 (MSG) It’s been interesting for me to spend specific times at the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Numbers 16

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Aaron grabbed the censer, as directed by Moses, and ran into the midst of the congregation. The plague had already begun. He put burning incense into the censer and atoned for the people. He stood there between the living and … Continue reading →

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