I saw my Muslim Arab friend sweating as he talked to my other friend, a fine conservative-minded evangelical Christian. It looked like the two had locked horns and were in a battle to the death.

Authority and Obedience

Authority and obedience can never be divided, with some people having all the authority while others only have to obey.  This separation causes authoritarian behaviour on the one side and doormat behaviour on the other.

Maundy Thursday

Watchword for Maundy Thursday - He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful. Psalm 111:4

Psalm 44:9-16; Exodus 39:32-40:23; Matthew 28:1-20

In your great mercies you did not make an end of your people or forsake them. Nehemiah 9:31

The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Father, forgive us for our sins of ignorance and restore our hope as we remember the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In his name we pray. Amen.