A great friend of mine, Malcolm Hedding, who resides in Jeursalem, just sent me this. A year ago at this time, I was in Israel and took a bunch of folks from Idaho to this lovely Embassy. It's my prayer that some of you will wish to join me in October as we again visit Jeursalem. It's Friday in Israel, but Sunday's a-comin.
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Good Friday
The Focal Point of History
Friday 21 March, 2008
"...the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world."
Revelation 13:8
Dear Friends,
Someone once said that if it were not for the death of Christ, history as we know it and indeed the very world would have been stillborn! Scripture affirms that the events of Good Friday were in the mind and heart of God before time began or before the “foundation of the world” (Revelation 13:8).
The cross is thus the central focus of all of history and its significance has dominated our calendar. It has to do with the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians from all over the world are thankful for it because it dispels the threat of death and brings immortality into being. No wonder the day of its “work” was called “Good Friday” by the church.
Naturally we are not only thankful for the cross but for the people who gave it to us. Paul said that we share in the spiritual blessings of the Jewish people (Romans 15:27). And Jesus said that salvation is of the Jews (John 4:22).
A Jewish Messiah gives our lives hope and meaning and has taught us to love and comfort His people.
Someone also said, “How can you worship a Jewish Messiah and hate His people?” This too is quite a statement and reminds us of what it means to truly serve the God of the Bible. That is, those who truly know Him will also love His people. This too is the abiding lesson of Good Friday!
May God bless you,
Rev. Malcolm Hedding
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Essential Truth
By Malcolm Hedding
"In today's church it's rare to hear powerful preaching on sin, repentance, and the death of Christ creating the impression that Jesus died for our problems and not our sins.."
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