CHRIST AND THE PASSOVER “Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the Feast.” (1 Corinthians 5:7) Jesus Christ the Passover Lamb a. The sacrifice must be a lamb (Exodus 12:3); Jesus was the Lamb of God (1 Corinthians 5:7; John 1:29) b. The lamb must be without spot or blemish (Ex. …
THE PASSOVER HAGGADAH “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you…” (Luke 22:15) Candle Lighting and Blessing. The mother of the house lights the candles and recites this Hebrew blessing: Blessed art thou, O Lord God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by thy commandments and hast commanded us to …
THE ELEMENTS OF THE PASSOVER TABLE The Haggadah. From the Hebrew word for “the telling,” this is the booklet at the table which relates the Passover story through the order of service in its readings, songs and prayers. The Seder. From the Hebrew word meaning “order,” this is the order of service for the …
KENYAN EUCHARIST SERVICE The Great Thanksgiving Is the Father with us? He is! Is Christ among us? He is! Is the Spirit here? He is! Now who is our God? Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And who are we? We are His people. Lift up your hearts! We lift them up to the Lord. Let us …
A “Casting Off” Experience for Families during New Year’s Night “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgressions of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever, but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl …
“So the people went out and brought back branches and built themselves booths, sukka, on their own roofs, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God… The whole company that had returned from exile built booths and lived in them. And their joy was very great.” (Nehemiah 8:16-17) Sukka: Hebrew word for …
“Oh, but I was so much older then. I’m younger than that now.” (Bob Dylan, My Back Pages) 1. “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.” (Psalm 98:1, NIV) 2. “We were buried with him by the baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead …
“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence. In this world you will have trouble – tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but be of good cheer – be encouraged, be confident, be undaunted – for I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, Amplified Bible) Two facts …
(17.) On the Classroom as a Craftsman’s Workshop Where each student is an apprentice in the craft of learning. “Apprentice,” from the French word for “learn,” and from the Latin word for “apprehend.” THE STUDENT. An apprentice in the art and craft of learning; to learn how to learn, but also to learn the idea of …
(18.) On Teachers as Diamonds Six Different Facets of the Excellent Teacher. Every classroom teacher is a diamond in the rough, an unfinished product, no matter how well-trained or experienced. There is always room for improvement, and teacher development happens until the day of retirement. Even master teachers have not arrived, and are still in …
Jesus and Sinners: The Lost Son Thoughts on the Parable of the Prodigal Son – Please read Luke 15:11-31. “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to him teach. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and even eats with them.’ So …
(19.) On Teachers as Live Wires “In terms of the world’s sanity, Jesus was crazy as a coot, and anybody who thinks he can follow Him without being a little crazy too is laboring less under a cross than under a delusion.” (Frederick Buechner) What did Jesus mean when he declared that His followers were …