Pray for the people affected by the Boston bombing and the plant explosion in Texas. People often wonder how people can do such a thing as bombing at a marathon. The prosperity gospel and other false doctrines have no answer for this. But the Bible is clear that we are all sinners. Evil comes from the heart. So the answer is not just stricter laws and legislation (those are needed) but the Gospel of Jesus Christ! It is faith in Christ that changes hearts. Christ takes evil people, forgives their sins, gives them new hearts, and transforms their lives. This Scripture from today's Sunday School lesson made me think of the bombing.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 (ESV): For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
I see the bombing at the Boston marathon analogous to the day of the Lord. As people were running the race, thinking they have peace and security, sudden destruction came upon them. And those who were killed or injured did not escape. This is why we must be on God's mission to spread the Gospel so people will be ready for the coming day of the Lord! We do not run the Christian race for a perishable medal but we run and endure for an eternal prize that was purchased and given to us by Christ.
Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: 2 Samuel 1-4
Thanks to you all who participated in our Spring Spruce Up on yesterday. Your efforts were greatly appreciated. I heard quite a few comments from mothers and wives that they now know children and husbands can clean so expect to clean more at home. Sorry about that!
I will be speaking at New Destiny Christian Fellowship (Pastor Maurice Wright) for their 9th Church Anniversary on Thursday at 7:30pm. Your prayers and support is appreciated.
On Saturday, April 27th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, the Youth Ministry will be having a car wash to raise donations for their community service event. Come out and support our youth!
Mark your calendar for our next Church Family Meeting on Monday, April 29th, at 7:00pm. All members are asked to attend.
Starting next Sunday, I'm starting a new series in 2 Timothy called "Gospel Endurance: Fight the Good Fight". Join us and bring friends.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 (ESV): For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
I see the bombing at the Boston marathon analogous to the day of the Lord. As people were running the race, thinking they have peace and security, sudden destruction came upon them. And those who were killed or injured did not escape. This is why we must be on God's mission to spread the Gospel so people will be ready for the coming day of the Lord! We do not run the Christian race for a perishable medal but we run and endure for an eternal prize that was purchased and given to us by Christ.
Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: 2 Samuel 1-4
Thanks to you all who participated in our Spring Spruce Up on yesterday. Your efforts were greatly appreciated. I heard quite a few comments from mothers and wives that they now know children and husbands can clean so expect to clean more at home. Sorry about that!
I will be speaking at New Destiny Christian Fellowship (Pastor Maurice Wright) for their 9th Church Anniversary on Thursday at 7:30pm. Your prayers and support is appreciated.
On Saturday, April 27th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, the Youth Ministry will be having a car wash to raise donations for their community service event. Come out and support our youth!
Mark your calendar for our next Church Family Meeting on Monday, April 29th, at 7:00pm. All members are asked to attend.
Starting next Sunday, I'm starting a new series in 2 Timothy called "Gospel Endurance: Fight the Good Fight". Join us and bring friends.
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