17 But he answered them, “My Father has been working until now, and I too am working.” 18 This answer made the Judeans all the more intent on killing him — not only was he breaking Shabbat; but also, by saying that God was his own Father, he was claiming equality with God. 19 Therefore, Yeshua said this to them: “Yes, indeed! I tell you that the Son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing; whatever the Father does, the Son does too. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he does; and he will show him even greater things than these, so that you will be amazed. 21 Just as the Father raises the dead and makes them alive, so too the Son makes alive anyone he wants. 22 The Father does not judge anyone but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 so that all may honor the Son as they honor the Father. Whoever fails to honor the Son is not honoring the Father who sent him. 24 Yes, indeed! I tell you that whoever hears what I am saying and trusts the One who sent me has eternal life — that is, he will not come up for judgment but has already crossed over from death to life! 25 Yes, indeed! I tell you that there is coming a time — in fact, it’s already here — when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who listen will come to life. 26 For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has given the Son life to have in himself. 27 Also he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. 28 Don’t be surprised at this; because the time is coming when all who are in the grave will hear his voice 29 and come out — those who have done good to a resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to a resurrection of judgment. 30 I can’t do a thing on my own. As I hear, I judge; and my judgment is right; because I don’t seek my own desire, but the desire of the one who sent me.
"A Power Supreme" by Author: Michael PalmerDeath is all around us: addictions, depression, insecurity, failed marriages and fractured friendships. We’ve lost family members and carry doubts and fears. Death is suffocating and crippling. The message that we are told is that this is as good as it gets. We are told that death is inevitable. The gospel, however, speaks of a different message: Death is not the last word, life is!
Life is the final word because we serve a Savior who conquered death: a Savior who lived and died in order to bring about victory over death, a Savior who reigns supreme over death, and who shines life into the broken places of our own hearts and lives.
This new life takes the form of a hundred beautiful things. Consider our past, where once insecurities were once abundant, yet in the resurrection life, security now enfolds us. Our path is where addiction once overtook control, yet the gospel opens cracks in the walls of our personal prison,. Our past is where contempt once steeped our heart in anger, yet through the gospel, forgiveness is offered freely and without strings attached.
Our past is filled with death, yet through the power of Christ, we now have life-fprever.
Hymn for Today: "Redeemed" by Fanny J. Crosby
Our past is filled with death, yet through the power of Christ, we now have life-fprever.
Hymn for Today: "Redeemed" by Fanny J. Crosby
1. Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
redeemed through His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever I am.
Refrain:
Redeemed, redeemed,
redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.
2. Redeemed, and so happy in Jesus,
no language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence
with me doth continually dwell.
Refrain:
Redeemed, redeemed,
redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.
3. I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long;
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.
Refrain:
Redeemed, redeemed,
redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.
--and--
"Death Is Not The End" by Bob Dylan
1. When you’re sad and when you’re lonely
And you haven’t got a friend
Just remember that death is not the end
And all that you’ve held sacred
Falls down and does not mend
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
2. When you’re standing at the crossroads
That you cannot comprehend
Just remember that death is not the end
And all your dreams have vanished
And you don’t know what’s up the bend
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
3. When the storm clouds gather ’round you
And heavy rains descend
Just remember that death is not the end
And there’s no one there to comfort you
With a helpin’ hand to lend
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
Chorus/Bridge: Oh, the tree of life is growing
Where the spirit never dies
And the bright light of salvation shines
In dark and empty skies
4. When the cities are on fire
With the burning flesh of men
Just remember that death is not the end
And you search in vain to find
Just one law-abiding citizen
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
Thought for Today:
The redemptive knowledge of the Messiah saves us. And the Messiah's divine power enables us to live holy and godly lives"[Daniel Powers].
Pleas pray:
Pleas pray:
That many people in Swaziland will come to know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
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