A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Sacrifice

sacrifice of Isaac

The Sacrifice of Isaac – Genesis 22:9-12

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God called on Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, the one he treasured most. And Abraham did. Am I willing to sacrifice what is most valuable to me?

one sacrifice for all time

Hebrews: One Sacrifice for All Time (10:1-18)

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Jesus sacrificed himself for us. One sacrifice that was sufficient for all time. There is now no longer any need to sacrifice for sin.

the heavenly sanctuary

Hebrews: Entering the Heavenly Sanctuary (9:16-28)

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The earthly tabernacle was only a shadow of the heavenly sanctuary that Jesus entered into on our behalf, offering a perfect sacrifice.

foolishness of the cross

Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Foolishness of the Cross

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Jesus was crucified as a ransom and penalty for our sin. But God also chose to use the foolishness of the cross to save those who believe.

A Chosen People

1 Peter: A Chosen People, A Royal Priesthood (2:4-5; 9-10)

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As the redeemed we are God's chosen people. he has called us for something special. And he is working to accomplish that. Will you join him in that task?

the widow's offering

The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44

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How much we give is not important. The story of the widow's offering makes it clear that what matters is the generosity with which we give.

What is true worship?

The Mark of True Worship – Romans 12:1

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Does your experience on Sunday morning satisfy your need to worship? Or is there more to it? Paul tells us that true worship is the sacrifice of self.

offering a sacrifice of praise

Offering a Sacrifice of Praise – Hebrews 13:15-16

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As a royal priesthood, let's offer to God the sacrifices of praise and of doing good to others. God is well pleased with these sacrifices.

The Exodus and Easter

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Israel's exodus from Egyptian slavery was a shadow of what happened at Easter. When we were delivered from our slavery to sin.

The exaltation of Jesus

The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11

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This early hymn is one of exaltation for Jesus, one who was fully God, who became fully man, and who died as a sacrifice for our sin.