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FAITH in Troubled Times

Locality: Durack

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21.01.2022 Forgiveness reflects God's character.

20.01.2022 What’s So Good About Good Friday? Scripture Reading John 19:1-30 Jesus said, It is finished. With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30... Today’s reading is long, but it raises the question Would anyone there that day have called it a good day? The high priest Caiaphas and the Pharisees got rid of a popular, influential preacherbut at what price? Pontius Pilate, the hard-bitten Roman governor, reluctantly allowed Jesus to be crucified to appease the mob and their leaders demanding Jesus’ life. Pilate turned him over to the execution squad, for whom this was just another death sentence along with two others that dayuntil the centurion realized they’d killed the Son of God (Matthew 27:54)! If the disciples called it good, it was only after encountering the risen Christ (John 21). And would Jesus say that Friday was good? The scene at Gethsemane the night before was agonizing, as Jesus begged his Father to spare him from his awful mission. Maybe later, back in heaven with God, he could finally say, Yes, Father, that was a good day. The term "Good Friday" first occurred in the fourth century. Some think it was originally called God’s Friday. Today we can call it good if we appreciate the fact that Jesus’ trial, punishment, and death brought our salvation. These truths are seen through the spiritual spectacles of faith. So in that sense it truly is Good Friday! Is this Friday good for you? Prayer On Good Friday, blessed Jesus, we lament the sin and evil that made this horror necessary. But we are also grateful for your sacrifice. Help us prepare for resurrected living. In your holy name, Amen.

12.01.2022 "For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because of your name as followers of Christ, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward." (Mark 9:41)

05.01.2022 APRIL FOOLS' DAY Exodus 24: 12 18; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 In many cultures of the world, the first day of April is kept as April Fools’ Day, a day for shenanigans, generalized naughtiness, and practical jokes played on unsuspecting family members, friends, and co-workers. Most of us have been at one time or another of the butt of someone’s silly pranks on this day, perhaps even as recently as this past Friday. It seems somehow appropriate that at least one...Continue reading

04.01.2022 FOLLOW THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCRIPTURE: Psalm 23 / John 10:22 30 TEXT: John 10:27 My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and the follow me....Continue reading