56 Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. The Saturday after Good Friday and before Easter Sunday often gets overlooked. Why is Saturday significant? Good Friday is a day of mourning, but also a day a Hope for what is to come. Today, in our …
As I was writing today, it just felt wrong to continue in James and to not post about Maundy Thursday. This is Holy Week, and today was the Last Supper, and the First Lord’s Supper observed. The First Lord’s Supper 14 When the hour came, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. 15 Then …
17 Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. The NIV translation is: Every good and perfect gift is from above. John MacArthur, explains, “Two different Greek words for “gift” emphasize the perfection and inclusiveness of …