Pastor Tony

Satisfied in Christ: Safety

Safety is the second level of Maslow’s hierarchy of need. The Scripture readings for today give witness to how God satisfies our need to feel safe. Psalm 16:1, 5-6, 9-11 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.5 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.6 […]
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Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

These Bible readings deal with disappointments and how faith in Jesus gives us hope.   Genesis 4:1b-7 Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions […]
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The Christ Administration

The assigned second reading for this Sunday is about a new priestly administration in Christ the Messiah whom God has put in office to represent us. The Gospel lesson shows how he was chosen by vote to serve us on the cross. Deuteronomy 25:10-13 The Lord said to Moses, 11 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the […]
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Ascend

The first reading summarizes the adult life of Joseph, son of Jacob, concluding with his temporary burial in Egypt. His stated wish for the promised land to be his final resting place reflects the New Testament lessons of Christ one day carrying his resurrected people to their home in heaven. Genesis, chapters 37,
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