the shadow of sacrifice

Their ritual without power
the sacrifice a charade
going through the motions
standing in their place

The shadow of sacrifice
no power to save one person
going through the motions
each in their turn


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November 18, 2012
Hebrews 10:11-18
Hebrews 10:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 12, 2012 to November 18, 2012
“To See as God Sees”
by David Davies
for November 15, 2012,
read November 16, 2012
&
1 Samuel 1:12-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 12, 2012 to November 18, 2012
“To See as God Sees”
by David Davies
for November 14, 2012,
read November 16, 2012
&
1 Samuel 1:4-11
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 12, 2012 to November 18, 2012
“To See as God Sees”
by David Davies
for November 13, 2012,
read November 13, 2012
&
Mark 13:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 12, 2012 to November 18, 2012
“To See as God Sees”
by David Davies
for November 12, 2012,
read November 12, 2012

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