Calvary Reflections
Reflecting on God's Word
Reflecting God to the World
March 20, 2016
Thanks!
Thanks to all the Youth who helped with our services today! You all did a fantastic job!
Bible Reading
This week's Old Testament reading (Deuteronomy 3-20) begins with the defeat of another great king and the division of the land outside the Jordan.
Since the Israelites who are ready to enter the Land are the descendants of those who came out of Egypt, Moses had to repeat the Law to the Israelites. This he does in chapters 4-8.
In chapter 9, he reminds them of all of their parent's rebellion against God.
Chapters 10-15 feature more of the Laws. Chapter 16 seems to focus more on the "why" of the feasts that are reviewed. Justice is required in chapter 17.
In chapters 18-19, we see further explanation on the cities for the Levites and cities of refuge. And we end with chapter 20 about warfare rules.
Interesting thoughts:
· Where is the 10 Commandments in the Bible? Yes, in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5
· Chapter 6 features the statement that God is one God – monotheism was unique to the Jews.
· Why do we say grace for our meals? Because of Deut. 8:10 and Luke 9:16
· In 9:12, God says "your people" instead of "my people" – any reason?
· In 12:21, could the Jews sacrifice somewhere besides God's set place?
· Is 19:15-21 for Judges to say or is it for personal vengeance?
Announcements
Thanks to all of the youth who are taking part in the service today!
Senior Lunch
Join us this Tuesday, March 22, at 11:30am. Let's spread the word and invite the community to join us.
Maundy Thursday Service
We won't have Wednesday night service this week.
Instead, we will have a Thursday night service at 7pm. This service will commemorate Jesus with the disciples in the Upper Room on his last night before the crucifixion.
Just as they had the Last Supper, we will be having communion.
Easter Egg Hunt
Invite all the kids that you know (those ow your friends, neighbors, enemies) to our egg hunt which will be this Saturday, March 26 from 11am - 2pm.
There'll be food (pizza, chips, soda), stories, games, and, of course, an egg hunt.
Adults, if you took eggs home to fill and forgot to bring them back, please bring them tonight or Thurs.
Easter Services
Next Sunday, March 27, is Easter Sunday! Join us for the following services:
7:00am - Sonrise Service
7:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - Worship Service with Communion
Hypocritical Singing…
Some people sing "Blessed be the Tie That Binds" and let the smallest thing sever their Christian fellowship.
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