“A Priest Who Meets Our Need!”
“A Priest Who Meets Our Need!”(Heb.7:23-28).In my denomination, the PCC, the prayer of Confession of sins is central in the worship service. It is the first prayer during a worship service.The Worship leader – whoever s/he is – ends the prayer of Confession with, “Therefore we plead with you” and the congregation continues, “Take away […]
“A Priest Forever!”
“A Priest Forever!”(Heb.7:15-22).The first time a priest is mentioned in the Old Testament is when Melchizedeck, “priest of the Most High God,” who doubled as the king of Salem came out to meet Abraham, soon after Abraham rescued Lot(Gen.14:18). From then on, it is only during the exodus that a priesthood is inaugurated from Aaron […]
“A Priest Like No Other!”
“A Priest Like No Other!”(Heb.7:1-14).“If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priesthood to come – one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when there is a […]
“Say ‘No To Inordinate Ambition!'”
“Say ‘No To Inordinate Ambition!’”(Mk.10:35-45).Two brothers, James and John, came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” When Jesus asked to know what they wanted, they replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.” “When the ten […]
“Servanthood Leadership, When Practiced Attracts Blessing!”
“Servanthood Leadership, When Practiced Attracts Blessing!”(Jn.13:1-30).Good morning dear congregation of MM. We thank God for a new day, and that we are back to serve you.As the plot thickens and Jesus’ days on earth reduces, he continues to teach us life lessons.In today’s pericope Jesus washes the feet of his disciples; which is a lesson […]