california
Enjoyed the cool weather , the view of the Monterey bay, the quaint little town of Pacific Grove. It is hard to live so far away but now and then when able to come out and spend some money. It is expensive out here to live.
John 12:1-8; Psalm 126 "True Christian Devotion-The Supper at Bethany"
Sun, Apr 6, 2025 The 5th Sunday in Lent--- Isaiah43:16-21 ;Philippians 3:4b-14;John 12:1-8; Psalm 126 "True Christian Devotion-The Supper at Bethany" Is this a story of rejection? Or is it a story of reception and deep love for another? It is all of the mentioned. It is almost a week before the Passover , Palm Sunday as well. The scene is set for Holy Week, the week when Jesus did the Passover meal with His disciples . We know it as Holy Communion. Good Friday is also that week . In the light of all of this, we are at a supper with Lazarus, Mary, Martha and the ever unfaithful Judas. Mary is at the heart of this event. Remember Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead in John 11. Here she annoints the feet of Jesus and prepares him for burial vs. 7 " for the day of my burying". In Luke 10:38-42 she sat at His feet. 1. What does it mean to have true Christian devotion? I would say it starts with an understanding of who J...
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