@bschultzy I think it's one of the best ways to think of ourselves between the ascension and second coming. But the temptation of Christian empire has been a difficult one to overcome.
@MeredithMpinga My pet theory is that when the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to write that part, he made a face and said, “Come on, I can’t write that!” But the Spirit insisted and so Moses put it down.
@sinner_sainted When they heard Jesus say "This is my body" and "This is my blood of the covenant," they probably exchanged some confused looks. But in the end, they ate and drank as commanded--and received what was promised.
@Daniel_Ross622 *sigh*
I don't know who's saying this, but have they not read the New Testament? Who do they think was leading the Christian church during the apostolic era?
The good news of Easter Sunday is not only that Jesus Christ is raised from the dead.
It’s also that because He is risen, we who belong to Him shall also rise from the dead.
@DanielJClemens This particular hymn holds a special place in my heart. Not only for the lovely tune, but for how it connects the crossing of the Red Sea to Jesus’ resurrection.
Alleluia! Now we cry
To our King immortal,
Who, triumphant, burst the bars
Of the tomb’s dark portal.
Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness!
God has brought His Israel
Into joy from sadness!
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Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness!
God has brought His Israel
Into joy from sadness,
Loosed from Pharaoh’s bitter yoke
Jacob’s sons and daughters,
Led them with unmoistened feet
Through the Red Sea waters.
For today among His own
Christ appeared, bestowing
His deep peace, which evermore
Passes human knowing.
Neither could the gates of death
Nor the tomb’s dark portal
Not the watchers nor the seal
Hold Him as a mortal.