Living Sacrifices

Posted by anointedplace on April 16, 2010 · 1 Comment 

The apostle Paul gives an urgent plea to believers in Christ “to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship” (Rom. 12:1). Paul makes such a plea based upon “the mercies of God.” We are objects of His saving grace; therefore we are to put … Continue reading →

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Feasting on the Lamb

Posted by anointedplace on March 18, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Image by Zombie Inc. Wholesale zombies for over 20 years via Flickr The same Passover lamb that was slain and its blood smeared on the doorpost and the lintel in the Jewish home was the lamb that the people ate for the journey out of Egypt (Ex. 12:11, 46). Everything the people needed for life … Continue reading →

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Lamb of God

Posted by anointedplace on March 18, 2010 · 2 Comments 

The focus of the life and work of Jesus Christ is found in His death and resurrection. It is the fulfillment of the great message of the coming redeemer in the Old Testament. The lamb was the principal animal of sacrifice among the Jewish people at the evening and morning sacrifice (Ex. 29:38-42; Num. 38:3-8), … Continue reading →

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