Tag: Grace
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Redemption Is Costly: Ruth 4:1-6
In Ruth 4:1-6, Boaz went to the city gate to speak with the closer relative of the deceased Elimelech about redeeming his widow Naomi’s land. The relative initially agrees, but upon learning he must also marry Ruth, he declines, fearing it would jeopardize his own family inheritance. Consequently, Boaz successfully claimed the right to redeem…
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Creator King
Jesus Christ, our Creator King, is the definition of both strength and tenderness. Though we have sinned and hardened our hearts, He offers us grace and mercy through faith in Him. With His sacrificial death and resurrection, He has defeated sin and death, opening the way to a restored relationship with him which results in…
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Come Hither
This poem explores the theme of life’s despair, hopelessness and death as a result of sin. However, it introduces a transformative encounter with Jesus, who offers freedom from sin and death by grace through faith in Him. This revelation leads to trust and resurrection, encouraging others to seek comfort and life by trusting in Him.
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Crown Him
This poem celebrates Jesus Christ as Lord of All, highlighting His selfless love and sacrifice on the cross for humanity’s sin. It emphasizes His resurrection and eternal reign, urging believers to honor and praise Him as King of kings. The message conveys themes of redemption, grace, and the promise of eternal life for all who…
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No On Ever Spoke Like Jesus: John 7:45-52
This passage describes the tension between the Pharisees and the officers sent to arrest Jesus, who failed to do so, citing His extraordinary teaching. Nicodemus questions the legality of judging Jesus without a hearing. Despite the division among the crowd about Jesus’ identity, many were drawn to Him, showcasing the profound impact of His words.
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I Want To Live
The poem expresses deep despair and pleads with God for relief from suffering while expressing a desire to live. The poet reflects on Jesus’ suffering and resurrection, recognizing the hope found through faith Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Despite life’s pain, the poet acknowledges Go’s grace and comforting presence through hardship, understanding that life’s…
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The Is That Always Was
This poem outlines the best story ever told; the story of creation, sin, and redemption through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that God, as the First Cause, created humanity for love but faced rejection. Despite this, Jesus’ loving sacrifice paid for the sin of the world and conquered death, offering hope and salvation to those who…
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What The Ancients Built
I this poem I reflect on the inevitability of decay and death that all beings face, regardless of their achievements. This poem conveys a sense of hopelessness about mortality but ultimately offers hope through faith in Jesus Christ, who sacrificed Himself to conquer death and grant eternal life to believers, promising freedom from sorrow, pain…
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The Cup of Christ’s Libation
The poem reflects on Christ’s sacrificial act of drinking from the cup of suffering, representing His bloodshed for humanity’s redemption. It emphasizes the grace offered through His death and resurrection, inviting all to trust in Him for eternal life and freedom from sin, showcasing His love and salvific power.
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Living Water From Thirsty Hearts: John 7:37-39
On the last day of the Feast of Booths (Succoth), a day when the people of Israel remembered how their ancestors thirsted for water in the wilderness and Yahweh the one true God provided for them (Exodus 15:22-27, 17:1-7), Jesus stood up and proclaimed with a loud voice that anyone who is thirsty should come…
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