Monthly Archives: April 2014

Exodus 15:22-16:10; 1 Peter 2:1-10; John 15:1-11“What have you done for us lately?” So the Israelites ask God as they wander through the wilderness from one campsite to another. First there is no sweet water. Then there is no food. … Continue reading →

Exodus 15:1-21; 1 Peter 1:13-25; John 14:18-31 It has only been a few days since our Easter celebration and when I read today’s passage from Exodus, I could not help but recall another hymn of victory we sang on Easter morning; “The Strife … Continue reading →

Exodus 14:21-31 Growing up in South Texas, I loved going to Padre Island with friends. We would drive up the beach near the water line, where the sand was packed and there was plenty of traction. Every once in a … Continue reading →

Exodus 14:5-22, 1 John 1:1-7, John 14:1-7 Jesus appeared behind locked doors where the disciples were hiding and said, “Peace be with you.” This is just what the disciples needed to hear in the midst of their fear, failure, and … Continue reading →

Exodus 13:17-14:4; 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10; Mark 12:18-27 “Walk by faith and not by sight.” From a human standpoint, trusting the promises of God is difficult. Burdened by sin, people live in the present moment surrounded by fear, doubt, and worry. … Continue reading →

Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; Luke 24:1-12 “By a strong hand”—that is how God does things. He brought the Hebrews out of Egypt by a strong hand. He delivered them from slavery by a strong hand. He raised his … Continue reading →

Exodus 13:3-10; 1 Corinthians 15:41-50; Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19-20, known as the Great Commission, is what we, the Church, are to be about. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of … Continue reading →

Exodus 12:40-51; 1 Corinthians 15:29-41; Matthew 28:1-16 The resurrection was a powerful event. To comprehend what had taken place, the disciples had a lot to process immediately. The stress and confusion must have been epic with an earthquake, an angel … Continue reading →