| Writings
from the Word
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Comments
on Writings from the Word |
| CrossRoads_Storyboard_12-01-08.pdf
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Storyboard as described below
and in the attachment |
| CrossRoads_PrepareGod_12-19-08.pdf
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Some day Christ will return to
earth; how to we prepare for his return is much more than simply waiting
or "getting by", we must prepare for his arrival at though it
was... |
| CrossRoads_RoadRunsThroughIt_01-03-09.pdf
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I saw the movie The River
runs through It, but what is this about? The Hebrews, while
in route to The Promise Land, walked through the Red Sea and eventually,
the Jordan River. |
| CrossRoads_UrToEternity_01-13-09.pdf
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Father Abraham (or Abram) left
his hometown called Ur because God told him to; and by faith, he traveled
south to a new land - while resting on the promise (or covenant) that God |
 InAWord_Choices_2005.pdf |
Hindsight
is said to be 20/20; but what about foresight? Well, the choices in
life are not always |
| InAWord_Faith_2005.pdf |
Faith
is being sure of what is hoped for and certain of what we do not see. Like
a child - with their tender need for their parents - we are called to
follow and trust in our Lord. |
| CrossRoads_WayToLife_02-23-09.pdf |
What is life; and what is the
way to it? Some say that "life is a beach"; others
demand "Get a Life". but God says, "the road
that leads to life is narrow, and only a few find it..." |
| InAWord_Passover_2005.pdf |
Passover
is the celebration of the angels "passing over" of the angel in
the days of Egyptian bondage |
| InAWord_Peace_2005.pdf |
Christ
is the Prince of Peace; but what is real peace all
about? |
| InAWord_Praise_2005.pdf |
We
can praise ourselves, praise other people, and receive praise; but who
should we actually praise? |
| InAWord_Prayer_2005.pdf |
Talk
to God; he listens to his children as a father is suppose to do... |
| InAWord_Reaping_2005.pdf |
In
the terms of agriculture, "reaping" comes after preparing and
sowing the dirt; and in the spiritual realm, it has do with what we
receive - in view of what we've sown. The word tells us that we reap
what |
| InAWord_Rejoicing_2005.pdf |
Joy
and happiness are not the same; what's the difference? |
| Coming next:
"Go
and be Good" |
"The
Good Samaritan" is a wonderful story for which Jesus shares the
compassion possible - from even the least likely people; and we are to go
and do likewise... |
| InAWord_Compassion_2005.pdf |
What
is compassion? Jesus had compassion when he fed the thousands;
the Good Samaritan had compassion when he gave aid to the beaten and
robbed traveler; what about you? |
| FourGospels_Introduction_05-25-09.pdf |
The
Four Gospels of the Bible represent
stories or accounts of Christ, the Messiah; thus, the believer is inclined
to read (and read again) these stories while taking on His likeness... |
| FourGospels_ChristBirth_05-26-09.pdf |
Long
foretold, the birth of Christ was made manifest in the backdrop of a great
empire, a common family, and a lowly town or village; yet out this
prophesy - and through the supremacy of God - the final and complete
"king" came to us and, having endured this life, will return
again... |
| FourGospels_Shepherds_05-27-09.pdf |
Shepherds
were initially afraid when the angels appeared...but wouldn't you
be? Christ was characterized as the Shepherd, but was also the
Messiah and Master - offering truth, salvation and peace to those who
realized (or realize) Christ as the son of God... |
| FourGospels_Presentation_05-29-09.pdf |
Christ
is taken to the Temple for the consecration (of the first
born). While there, several recognize him as the Messiah - as
the Light of the World, the Lamb of God for all mankind... |
| FourGospels_VisitMagi_06-01-09.pdf |
The
arrival of the magi occurred sometime after Jesus' birth; but besides the
star that lead them, a dream was also instrumental in their return (East);
and Jesus is carried to Egypt for safety... |
| FourGospels_EscapeEgypt_06-06-09.pdf |
The
Hebrews have a history in Egypt - as this second Joseph would be
instrumental in fulfilling that a return to the land...and, after Herod's
death - the return to Canaan to free the bounded... |
| FourGospels_BackNazareth_06-24-09.pdf |
Continuing
on the Gospel, Jesus comes home; well almost. Joseph is lead
to leave Egypt through a dream and, once in Israel, is lead to Nazareth
through another dream... |
| FourGospels_VisitTemple_06-25-09.pdf |
The
first recorded account of Jesus doing the things of the Father occurs
while the family is on a perennial visit to Jerusalem. After
the relief of finding Jesus, Mary holds to the things... |
| FourGospels_Baptized_07-16-09.pdf |
John
the Baptist had never seen Jesus; yet, at the Jordon, John recognizes who
Jesus is: "God's Passover Lamb". Then
Andrew and John - disciples of John - follow Jesus... |
| FourGospels_Tempted_08-06-09.pdf |
Jesus
begins his ministry by fasting (for 40 days) and being tempted by Satan;
why fast...and why the temptation on the basic temptations of Pride, Power
and Possession? |
| FourGospels_FirstMiracle_08-07-09.pdf |
A
wedding is the setting for Jesus' first miracle; where, at his mother's
bidding, Jesus turns water into wine. Why a
wedding...why wine? Let's look at the NIV and The
Message... |
| FourGospels_CleansTemple_08-07-09.pdf |
Jesus
"cleans house" - to mean that he chases the money-changes and
merchants out of the building called the temple. Why did Jesus
become so angry this? |
| FourGospels_Nicodemus_08-16-09.pdf |
Nick
arrives in darkness and leaves in the light of Christ. He is
told that to know Christ is to be born again; but to be born again, the
truth must be accepted by faith... |
| FourGospels_WomanAtWell_08-26-09.pdf |
The
Samaritan woman is met at the well by Christ; and he knows everything
about her. Her class of nationality does not matter...and he tells
her of the Messiah and salvation. |
| FourGospels_NoblemanSon_09-16-09.pdf |
A
healing that takes place long-distance and with no prior acquaintance; and
how does Jesus heal the son in the very moment of his
command? By the power of God, of
course. |
| FourGospels_Dishonored_09-17-09.pdf |
Jesus
was both the messenger and the messiah - he came to save souls but also
came to condemn sin; and he was both the son of God and one in the
Father. Yes, Jesus is... |
| FourGospels_Preaching_10-09-09.pdf |
Jesus
was an itinerant preacher - or one that travels about to share the Good
News. He had no home yet he was clearly loved and embraced by
many who would become children of God... |
| FourGospels_Disciples_10-09-09.pdf |
Jesus
was walking along the beach and chose his first disciples. His place
and time was not accident - and neither was his choice.
He chose them before they chose him.... |
| FourGospels_Matthew_11-01-09.pdf |
Matthew
follows Jesus; a tax collector...and one of the most despised of
professions, Matthew stands-up and follows Jesus. |
| FourGospels_12Chosen_11-01-09.pdf |
The
12 are chosen from at least 72 of the disciples. Why 12..why these
12? So many questions and, sometimes, not so many answers or
clear understanding... |
| FourGospels_SermonMount_11-01-09.pdf |
Sermon
the Mount. Mountains are symbolic and significant places
of the Old and New Testament; here, the Beattitudes are presented... |
| FourGospels_LifeReturned_11-01-09.pdf |
Daughter
Returned to Life. In this scripture from Luke, more than one
is healed; first, the bleeding woman is healed when she touches Jesus;
second, the daughter of a father... |
| FourGospels_12Preach_11-01-09.pdf |
12
to Preach and Heal. Jesus chose the twelve from among 72 or
more prospects; the night before, he prayed in a mountain; and the next
day, he commissions them to go... |
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