May 21: “The Heavens Declare God’s Glory” (Psalm 8 & Psalm 19:1-2)

How often do you praise God on a given day? The fundamental reason for praise is that God is the Creator who made us for His worship. The Nature Psalms praise God as the creator, and celebrate His power and care. All creation gives God praise. We can join the creation and praise God for […]

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May 14: “A Sacramental People” (Romans 6:1-4 & Acts 2:42-47)

Christians are not only a people of one book, but also a people of two sacraments. We are shaped by baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Remembering our baptism helps us to overcome sin and live a holy life. Baptism is a sign that our old self died with Christ and that we have risen to […]

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May 7: “The Presence of Christ” (1 Corinthians 10:1-22)

How is Christ present at the Lord’s Supper? This question was much debated in 16th Century Europe. Do we have any clue in the Bible? In our text, Paul says that the Lord’s Supper is a participation both in Christ and in His people. Baptism is our union with Christ and His people. The Lord’s […]

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April 30: “The Table of Grace” (Exodus 24:9-11 & Luke 22:7-20)

Meals in the Bible seal covenants and extend God’s grace. A theme of eating in God’s presence runs throughout the Bible: the Passover, manna, the bread in the tabernacle, Levi’s party, the feeding of the five thousand, the great banquet in Luke, and the last supper. But I want to focus on one particular story […]

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