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THIS WEEK
2/23/25
Praise the Lord we're open for business!
THIS AND THAT Our dear brother David Landes' Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 25 at Smart Road. Visitation at 10am and Services at noon.
February: Communion Preparation - Paul Collection Counting - Bill/Denton
March: Communion Preparation - Kenny & Harriet Collection Counting - Ed/Kevin
“Don’t just make resolutions, be resolute” Ralph Bratcher
“The death HE
died, he died to sin once for all: but the life he lives, He lives to
GOD”
At the beginning
of his ministry, Aaron the brother of Moses and head of the priestly
family was commanded to maintain the "burnt offering", Leviticus 6:8-13. This sacrifice
was to remain on the altar every night and all night so that there would
always be a sacrificial offering to preserve the bond between God and
His people.
To accomplish
this in practical terms required strict adherence to a complicated cycle
of rituals that put a great stress on both resources and human energy.
With time, because of relocation, wars, and apostasy, this command was
violated repeatedly, thus proving that a better way was needed.
When the Father
sent Christ to offer His precious life as a "once for all" sacrifice for
sin (Romans 6:10), the need for
a perpetual sacrifice was provided and the Old Testament preview of
things to come was fulfilled. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross now stands
before God night and day as the offering for our sins 24/7. What all the
planning and effort of a legion of priests could not accomplish so many
years ago, God has now established through the cross, not just for a day
or a year, but guaranteed until the end of time.
“They abandoned their gods there; so David gave the order and they were
burned with fire.” I Chronicles
14:12 2. Good leaders can make unpopular decisions. Even though his men might have revolted at the loss of their loot (not to mention the loss of face at being called to account for sin), David made the tough call. Leaders have to be ready to sacrifice popularity for the sake of principle. 3. Good leaders obey their leaders, Leaders who see themselves as the final authority, who refuse to humble themselves to reason or right often lead their people to destruction. David understood that God was his leader and he needed to submit to His leadership if he wanted to retain his own position. The same principles exist today and when leaders understand these, they can look forward to long and successful leadership, and the people will enjoy peace and prosperity as a result. (Mike Mazzalongo)
PRAYERS NEEDED: Cancer
Always remember our young people who have grown out of the family home and are pursuing studies and careers, that they continue to seek wisdom from the omni-present Father. And that they continue to hold Him first in their lives.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Slavery was a curse on each culture that engaged in it. Throughout history, the enslaving of others was a “custom” brought about by the victor. Assyrian victors took entire civilizations captive and transported them from their homes to elsewhere in the kingdom. Governors of these enslaved people were ruthless, this was one of the justifications for their destruction according to the Minor Prophets.
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