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The Bible readings for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October are -- Jud 8:1-9:21; Ps 56:1-7; Pro 13:1-2; Lk 22:1-23.
Labels: cross, death, sovereignty
posted by Ps John @ 11:36 PM
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Hi and welcome. Ashfield Baptist Church is a "caring community church sharing God's love". We are very diverse in our nationalities, backgrounds and ages, but united in our desire to grow spiritually and to reach out and help others. Our vision is "to be a body of Christ-like people living out the great commandment and the great commission in the Holy Spirit's power". This blog is mainly for people connected with Ashfield Baptist Church. It has been set up as an "info & chat space" as we start the "THRU IN 2" challenge. This is our program for reading the Bible right through during 2007 & 2008. Many are using the Every Day With Jesus Bible which also has daily devotions from Selwyn Hughes. As we read through the Bible together over these two years, we can use this blog to share insights, stories, reflections, questions etc. The goal is to grow spiritually together. So leave your comments. Together we can help each other grow. Blessings. Ps John. To leave a comment about the readings for a particular day, or to view the comments of others, just click on "comments" at the bottom of the post.
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Once again, I'm confused by Gideon. His reply to the Israelites when they want to make him king is spot on -- "I will not rule over you, and my son will not rule over you; the LORD will rule over you." (Jud 8:23) But then he collected gold and made an ephod and set it up in his hometown. What on earth was he thinking?! The people prostituted themselves with it there and it became a snare to Gideon. Not a wise move! Maybe it just shows the Judges were human, with weaknesses as well as strenghths -- just like us.
We've recently been looking at Psalm 55 where David describes the trauma of being betrayed. In the current passage from Luke, we see Judas betraying Jesus. Jesus knew that he would soon be killed on a cross. Hence his references to body given and blood shed. But as well, he knew who was going to betray him (Lk 22:21). The amazing love and grace of Jesus is shown in his willingness to share the Passover meal even with his betrayer.
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