Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Gift of the Lamb  Under the Old Testament Law, God’s people were responsible for their own sacrifice. The system was designed to accommodate those of various social classes so no one could say he was incapable of participating. Yet, … Continue reading →

Jesus’ role as Lamb of God is multi-faceted. We most readily connect it to the sacrificial system of the Old Testament where lamb sacrifices were made as sin offerings (Exodus 39:38-42) and in observance of Passover. In the first case … Continue reading →

The Lamb of God What would you be willing to give up for someone who didn’t deserve help? In his letter to the Romans the Apostle Paul wrote about those who are willing to die for someone whose life is … Continue reading →

The Light guides, reveals and empowers. He does so through scripture and the indwelling Holy Spirit. In this way, those who are in Christ are never really in total darkness, though their circumstances might suggest otherwise. The Light not only … Continue reading →

It is difficult to step in the direction of an unseen light. Perhaps you have roamed through a familiar building at night, moving slowing until you reach a light switch. You are confident of the availability of light, even before … Continue reading →

More Than a Metaphor Earthly images of light and darkness are perfect metaphors for defining the place our Light, Jesus, holds in our lives. Whether we are talking about a lighthouse, or the common household light sources that help us … Continue reading →

Yet, the Light creates change within before He alters the world without.  He provided purification from sin on the cross and gave us the right to participate in His appeal to others. Years ago I was reading the words of … Continue reading →

The Light Our deliverance from the dark domain of Satan was secured at Calvary.  In Hebrews 1:3 we read, “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory, and the exact representation of his being,sustaining all things by his powerful word. After … Continue reading →

What is spiritual darkness?  We sometimes refer to those who are walking through a valley of sin as being in a “very dark place.”  What do we mean?  Is the way depressing, or hopeless?  These are certainly ways of describing … Continue reading →

Did you know there is a darkness that is darker than darkness?  Perhaps it makes more sense to say there is a darkness that goes beyond our human comprehension.  It is possible to find an inner room with no light and … Continue reading →