Tag Archives: Sacrifice

Build a Life with High Standards

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
For a sky scrapper To be constructed, A plan is made And work is conducted. The plan of architects And engineers Are followed in detail Which can take years. It’s the same in life; Build…

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Redeemed from the Empty Way

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Gospel

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Over the last few months, we’ve journeyed through the book of Leviticus which documents specific laws and principles for the priests and people of Israel. These laws and principles were given to Moses while at Mount Sinai for the purpose … Continue reading →

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Come Back After a Set Back

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. – Matthew 7:8 As written about in the post “Clean and Pure”, sin was the obstacle to meeting with God. In … Continue reading →

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Clean and Pure

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve studied rules about being clean, eating what is clean, and rules for hygiene. Reading in Leviticus 22, a priest would be disqualified from taking part in the offering if unclean. Included were those who … Continue reading →

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