Today is a beautiful day, because man failed to keep the first covenant through the law, but Jesus sealed the outcome of the new covenant, “But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant, “For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul explains how the cross spanned the gap and created one church under Christ, “remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus removes the veil over hardened minds, “But their minds were hardened, for to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul expounded upon the new covenant, “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we remember, “In the same way also he took the cup, 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 11:25 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Romans 11:27 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, thank you for sending people into my life who refresh me and see to my needs. Thank you for those who give me a place to rest, those who feed me physically and spiritually. Thank you for those who come to my aid, providing far and above what I ask. Thank you for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter healed a lame beggar and spoke to the crowd that gathered near Solomon’s portico, “You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed.’” (Acts … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus took the cup of wrath which we deserved, “And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness … Read more