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Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.  Put on my yoke, and learn from me.  I’m gentle and humble.  And you will find rest for yourselves.  My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”  –JESUS

Question of the week:  When have you laughed out loud this past week?

 

Acts 2:22-24,32-36                                                                                4.23.20

So, we need a little background to set the context for this passage from the book of Acts…  We have jumped right into Peter’s sermon to the Jews from many language groups who had gathered in Jerusalem 50 days after Passover for their Pentecost festival.  Pente means 50. They have just experienced an amazing spirit-filling with the disciples suddenly able to speak in languages they could understand —  like suddenly someone speaking  your native Spanish or Twi or Kikuyu within your earshot.  Everyone’s interest is piqued, and they are all ears as Peter speaks to the crowd of Israelites from many lands.

We read this excerpt of Peter’s sermon today, jumping ahead a bit in the order of the story of the unfolding of the Christian church, because Peter gives the gospel story in a very succinct and easy to understand manner. He tells them all what they need to know about Jesus.

First:  Jesus worked deeds of power, wonders and signs in plain view of the people of Israel, proving that he was not just some clever teacher, but he was sent by God. Continue reading “Jesus Lives in the Face of Covid19” →