He is Risen Indeed!
John 20:19-20 Today is the day after Resurrection Sunday (Easter). 1. Recognize the context: Historical and literary context- In chapter...
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John Lenschow
- Apr 2, 2021
It is Finished
John 19:28-30 Today is called “Good Friday.” The word “good” here comes from the Old English word associated with “holy.” This day...
John Lenschow
- Mar 29, 2021
What was Jesus Doing?
Mark 11:12-21 After Palm Sunday, we consider the final week of Jesus’ life, sometimes referred to as “Holy Week.” 1. Recognize the...
John Lenschow
- Mar 26, 2021
A Different Kind of King
Zechariah 9:9-10 During lent, we consider this prophetic passage about the coming of the Messianic King. Jesus fulfilled this passage...
John Lenschow
- Mar 22, 2021
Keep Running the Race
Hebrews 12:1-3 During Lent, we consider the faithful example of Jesus the Messiah. His life, death, resurrection, and ascension made it...
John Lenschow
- Mar 15, 2021
The Kingdom of God
Mark 9:1 During Lent, we also consider the Messiah's message about the kingdom of God. 1. Recognize the Context: Immediate Context- After...
John Lenschow
- Mar 12, 2021
Come and Die
Mark 8:34-38 During lent, we consider the Messiah's path and the requirements of those who desire to follow him. 1. Recognize the...
John Lenschow
- Mar 8, 2021
Thirsty for God
Psalm 63:1 For Lent, we now turn to longing for God. 1. Recognize the Context: Book Context: The book of Psalms is divided into five...
John Lenschow
- Mar 5, 2021
The Ransom was Paid
Mark 10:42-45 During lent, we continue to consider the sacrificial role of Jesus as the suffering servant (Isa. 53). 1. Recognize the...
John Lenschow
- Mar 1, 2021
The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 53:1-6 During Lent, we remember the life and death of Jesus the Messiah. Today we turn to Isaiah's prophecy of "The Suffering...
John Lenschow
- Feb 26, 2021
Jesus Christ is Lord!
Philippians 2:9-11 During Lent, we turn to the importance of humility. Scripture frequently talks about the need to be humble. Christians...
John Lenschow
- Feb 22, 2021
Humanity and Humility
Philippians 2:5-8 During Lent, we turn to the importance of humility. This is not a common word in our 21st century world. If it is...
John Lenschow
- Feb 15, 2021
The Journey of Lent
Introduction “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”...
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