VANTAGE POINT: UPSIDE DOWN ON A CROSS

I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”  (Jesus’ final words to Peter, recorded in John 21:18) Who you [...]

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VANTAGE POINT: 3 CROSSES = 3 MOTHERS

It is easy to overlook the fact that there was more than one mommy who wept at the base of a cross on the day our Lord was crucified.  Two men hung on either side of Jesus, and each of those men had a mother as well, a mother who had dreamed of so much [...]

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THE VIEW FROM THE CROSS

  “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross…”  –Hebrews 12:2 Special thanks to Lillian “Lightning Bolt” Neal for sharing this wonderful piece of art with us.  For order and usage requests contact efcsweetwater@aol.com. 

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VANTAGE POINT: PILATE’S WIFE

Each of us has a perspective, a point of view concerning the cross.  All of our lives have been influenced by the crucifixion of Jesus.  But, what did those early witnesses see?  What was the perspective of those first century merchants, craftsmen, soldiers, and politicians? The Bible records one sentence written in a message from [...]

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TOP 10 BIBLE VERSES ABOUT THE FATHER

Consider these Bible facts:  Jesus traveled and taught for three years.  There are about 110 pages in the Bible dedicated to His ministry and message.  We have approximately 25,000 words that Jesus spoke recorded in the Bible.  Of those 25,000 words, Jesus taught about the Father in Heaven at least 181 times. This means 1 [...]

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THE “ONE ANOTHERS” OF THE BIBLE

Of all the truths we learn from following Jesus, how to live in relationship with others is one of the most essential.  The central message of the Bible is instruction on how to live in right relationship with God and with one another.  The following is a list of the “One Another” verses found in [...]

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THE “BEGOTS” OF THE BIBLE

The Bible is full of interesting lists and descriptions, but have you ever wondered about the “begots” and “son ofs” in the Bible?  What message do those lists of names tell us? I believe those simple lists carry a powerful truth about the people begotten in them, and they communicate an amazing reality to a [...]

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