the language of the Spirit

a change in tone,

a different purpose,

the language changing

to the language of the Spirit

a word for the chosen people

prophecy, assurance

of God’s protection

all those who will hear

God speaking within them

the language of the Spirit

of God’s chosen people

prophecy, assurance

of God’s protection

===========

edited/new November 20, 2014

the language of the Spirit

November 20, 2014

the language of the earth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-language-of-earth.html

edited November 20, 2014

in the language of the flesh – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/in-language-of-flesh-v2.html

November 19, 2014

in the language of the flesh

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/in-language-of-flesh.html

Chapters 1 and 2:1-4 are in Hebrews

Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are in Hebrews

all the other chapters in Daniel are in Aramaic

&

November 19, 2014

serving Satan

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/serving-satan.html

November 19, 2014

the same evil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-same-evil.html

November 19, 2014

Superpowers in Conflict

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/superpowers-in-conflict.html

Daniel 8

Chapter 9: “Superpowers in Conflict”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Spiritual-Secular-Lifeguide-Studies/dp/0830830316

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 7

Chapter 8: “A Prophetic Panorama”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 6

Chapter 7: “On the Menu in the Lion’s Den”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 4, 2014

&

Daniel 5:12b

Daniel 5:10-12

Daniel 5:18-23

Daniel 5:20-24

Daniel 5:1-31

Daniel 5

Chapter 6: “The Handwriting on the Wall”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

Daniel 4:30

Daniel 4

Chapter 5: “Our God Reigns!”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 21, 2014

&

Daniel 13:28

Revelations 13:13-15

1 Peter 1:7

Daniel 3:24-30

Daniel 3:1-30

fiery furnace

and

Question 8 and Chapter 4 “Bow or Burn!”

of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 15, 2014

&

Daniel 2:44-45

Daniel 2:31-49

Daniel 2:1-49

and Chapter 3 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 8, 2014

&

Daniel 1:1-21

and Chapter 1 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 1, 2014

&

meanings of their old and new names

http://dedication.www3.50megs.com/dan/belteshazzar.html

&

Book of Daniel

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,670+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the language of the earth

the words of this scripture

written in the language

in the language of the earth

of the conquering nations

the language of the earth

of the surroundings

not the language of the people

of the chosen people of God

something significant

in this difference

in the change the words

when the language changed

the audiences different

not history, prophecy

words for the people

for the chosen people of God

===========

November 20, 2014

the language of the earth

edited November 20, 2014

in the language of the flesh – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/in-language-of-flesh-v2.html

November 19, 2014

in the language of the flesh

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/in-language-of-flesh.html

Chapters 1 and 2:1-4 are in Hebrews

Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are in Hebrews

all the other chapters in Daniel are in Aramaic

&

November 19, 2014

serving Satan

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/serving-satan.html

November 19, 2014

the same evil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-same-evil.html

November 19, 2014

Superpowers in Conflict

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/superpowers-in-conflict.html

Daniel 8

Chapter 9: “Superpowers in Conflict”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Spiritual-Secular-Lifeguide-Studies/dp/0830830316

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 7

Chapter 8: “A Prophetic Panorama”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 6

Chapter 7: “On the Menu in the Lion’s Den”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 4, 2014

&

Daniel 5:12b

Daniel 5:10-12

Daniel 5:18-23

Daniel 5:20-24

Daniel 5:1-31

Daniel 5

Chapter 6: “The Handwriting on the Wall”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

Daniel 4:30

Daniel 4

Chapter 5: “Our God Reigns!”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 21, 2014

&

Daniel 13:28

Revelations 13:13-15

1 Peter 1:7

Daniel 3:24-30

Daniel 3:1-30

fiery furnace

and

Question 8 and Chapter 4 “Bow or Burn!”

of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 15, 2014

&

Daniel 2:44-45

Daniel 2:31-49

Daniel 2:1-49

and Chapter 3 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 8, 2014

&

Daniel 1:1-21

and Chapter 1 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 1, 2014

&

meanings of their old and new names

http://dedication.www3.50megs.com/dan/belteshazzar.html

&

Book of Daniel

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,660+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the language of the flesh – v2

ancient words of truth, of prophecy

dividing by language

of the people, of the world

the chapters of scripture

not in Hebrew but Aramaic

written in the language of the flesh

of the foreign people

written for the Gentiles

not for God’s people

something important in the difference

in the language of the scriptures

what the message is, repeating,

the war on the earth

and the battle in heaven

===========

edited November 20, 2014

in the language of the flesh – v2

November 19, 2014

in the language of the flesh

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/in-language-of-flesh.html

Chapters 1 and 2:1-4 are in Hebrews

Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are in Hebrews

all the other chapters in Daniel are in Aramaic

&

November 19, 2014

serving Satan

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/serving-satan.html

November 19, 2014

the same evil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-same-evil.html

November 19, 2014

Superpowers in Conflict

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/superpowers-in-conflict.html

Daniel 8

Chapter 9: “Superpowers in Conflict”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Spiritual-Secular-Lifeguide-Studies/dp/0830830316

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 7

Chapter 8: “A Prophetic Panorama”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 6

Chapter 7: “On the Menu in the Lion’s Den”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 4, 2014

&

Daniel 5:12b

Daniel 5:10-12

Daniel 5:18-23

Daniel 5:20-24

Daniel 5:1-31

Daniel 5

Chapter 6: “The Handwriting on the Wall”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

Daniel 4:30

Daniel 4

Chapter 5: “Our God Reigns!”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 21, 2014

&

Daniel 13:28

Revelations 13:13-15

1 Peter 1:7

Daniel 3:24-30

Daniel 3:1-30

fiery furnace

and

Question 8 and Chapter 4 “Bow or Burn!”

of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 15, 2014

&

Daniel 2:44-45

Daniel 2:31-49

Daniel 2:1-49

and Chapter 3 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 8, 2014

&

Daniel 1:1-21

and Chapter 1 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 1, 2014

&

meanings of their old and new names

http://dedication.www3.50megs.com/dan/belteshazzar.html

&

Book of Daniel

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,660+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the language of the flesh

the chapters of scripture

not in Hebrew but Aramaic

written in the language of the flesh

of the foreign people

written for the Gentiles

not for God’s people

something important in the difference

in the language of the scriptures

who the audience was

what the message is, repeating,

the war on the earth

and the battle in heaven

===========

November 19, 2014

in the language of the flesh

Chapters 1 and 2:1-4 are in Hebrews

Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are in Hebrews

all the other chapters in Daniel are in Aramaic

&

November 19, 2014

serving Satan

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/serving-satan.html

November 19, 2014

the same evil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-same-evil.html

November 19, 2014

Superpowers in Conflict

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/superpowers-in-conflict.html

Daniel 8

Chapter 9: “Superpowers in Conflict”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Spiritual-Secular-Lifeguide-Studies/dp/0830830316

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 7

Chapter 8: “A Prophetic Panorama”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 11, 2014

&

Daniel 6

Chapter 7: “On the Menu in the Lion’s Den”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

November 4, 2014

&

Daniel 5:12b

Daniel 5:10-12

Daniel 5:18-23

Daniel 5:20-24

Daniel 5:1-31

Daniel 5

Chapter 6: “The Handwriting on the Wall”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 26, 2014

&

Daniel 4:30

Daniel 4

Chapter 5: “Our God Reigns!”

book: Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 21, 2014

&

Daniel 13:28

Revelations 13:13-15

1 Peter 1:7

Daniel 3:24-30

Daniel 3:1-30

fiery furnace

and

Question 8 and Chapter 4 “Bow or Burn!”

of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 15, 2014

&

Daniel 2:44-45

Daniel 2:31-49

Daniel 2:1-49

and Chapter 3 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 8, 2014

&

Daniel 1:1-21

and Chapter 1 of Book:

Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Spirit Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

October 1, 2014

&

meanings of their old and new names

http://dedication.www3.50megs.com/dan/belteshazzar.html

&

Book of Daniel

and Men’s Bible Study

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

May 18, 2014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 33,650+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Something of Heaven – v2

Something of heaven
can be here with us
out of the dialogue
the hearing of the message
the voice of God
a relationship, a way of life
emboldening us, lifting us
within the realities of earth;
something of heaven here
walking here with us


edited June 4, 2011
based on request to use extract of the poem,
“Something of Heaven”
in the sermon tomorrow; by
The Reverend Canon William (Chip) H. Stokes, Rector
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
188 South Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
&
June 10, 2007 16:36
Romans 4:13-25 & Hebrews 11:1-10
based on the sermon, “Hearing Faith”, by
the Reverend Orin D. Watson, retired ordained
elder with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference
of the United Methodist Church, a pastor for over
60 years, and a wonderful witness to faith


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.

The Curtain of His Body

through Him
we may enter in
the holy places
made accessible
for each of us
while yet vessels of clay
Through the curtain of His body
we may cross over
through the threshold of death
into the kingdom of God.


October 24, 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

Pure Water

The blood of our savior
living pure water
washing our hearts clean
our sins cleansed away
Holy, unblemished
able to enter into His presence
a way made through the valley
the shadow washed with light
together in the family of God
until the gathering home
into His kingdom come


October 24, 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

A Living Gate

A doorway, a new path
entering into God’s presence
through the body, the sacrifice
Christ’s body an offering
washing us clean
without stain
entering through
a living gate
into the courts of God.


October 24, 2009
Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 18:20
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=10&day=24&year=2009
for October 24, 2009,
“The Lord’s Presence”,
by Yakub L. Mekwan

Risen, Saving Us

One Offering, One Priest
for all time
Risen, saving us
his offering, his life
a sacrifice like no other
never repeated, sufficient in itself
a holy priest, without sin
a sacrifice without blemish
eternal, timeless
risen, now as then
our priest, our savior
forever seated on his throne


October 23, 2009
Hebrews 7:23-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for October 23, 2009
by Jennifer S. Graves
&
Hebrews 7:23-28
Alive Now Daily Reflection
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-october-19-25/
for October 20, 2009

One Offering

Not repeated
one offering given
this holy priest
sacrificing on the cross
our sins forgiven
Within his hand
our salvation come

October 20, 2009 and October 21, 2009 – Twitter version
Hebrews 7:23-28
Alive Now Daily Reflection
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-october-19-25/
for October 20, 2009

One Offering

Not needing to be repeated
one offering given
His life, this holy priest
sacrificing on the cross
All our sins forgiven
Within his hands
our salvation come


October 20, 2009 and October 21, 2009
Hebrews 7:23-28
Alive Now Daily Reflection
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-october-19-25/
for October 20, 2009

His Offering

His life,
offered by his own hands
His offering on the cross
The priest
opening the holy of holies
sitting on the cross of Calvary
Outside of the temple
Golgotha made holy
The priest making
a singular offering
salvation from
the blood of the cross


October 20, 2009 and October 21, 2009
Hebrews 7:23-28
Alive Now Daily Reflection
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-october-19-25/
for October 20, 2009

Within His Hands

This priest, unlike the others
his life within his hands
An offering of himself
Choosing, this pure lamb
offered, to the father’s will
upon the altar of the cross

An offering for our sin
one time and for all
for the whole world
and for all time
Our salvation in his hands
offered for us to God


October 20, 2009
Hebrews 7:23-28
Alive Now Daily Reflection
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-october-19-25/
for October 20, 2009

Our Sins before This Priest

Carrying our burdens
entering the temple,
the holy ground
in prayer at the foot of the cross
to your altar, oh Lord

Bringing our sins before this priest
the eternal, the risen Christ
He is unburdened by sin
our sins forgiven in his sacrifice alone
made once and for all
Glory to the king!


October 20, 2009
Hebrews 7:23-28
Alive Now Daily Reflection
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-october-19-25/
for October 20, 2009

Down from His Throne

Descended from heaven
down from his throne
born as a baby,
wrapped in swaddling clothes
to walk as one of us
A carpenter’s son
working with his hands
A shepherd’s son
walking the land
Bringing the lost
to the fields of the Lord
Dying so that we may live
returning to his throne


September 30, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 2:5-12
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for September 30, 2009

Our Brother

The king, our savior
our brother down to earth
walking as we do
in the dust and dirt
Hearing the same messages
the same temptations as us
Choosing to follow the master
total reliance in God
Needing the master,
his rod and his staff
Finding strength in his worship
in his preaching and in his prayers
Walking the road to Calvary
whips and the cross to bear
A human dying for all of our lives
so we would find comfort there
In heaven we may claim a room
mansions in the fields
walking with our brother once more
in our eternal home


September 30, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 2:5-12
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for September 30, 2009

A Human Life

God, the word
from whom all things flowed
all created by his hand
Spirit, breath of life
Down from on high
to walk a human life
Redeemed by his sacrifice
raised to his lofty height
our brother, our savior
calling us home to the Lord


September 30, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 2:5-12
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for September 30, 2009

Seek God in Solitude

Following the steps of our master
our brother, our savior
taking time, away,
apart from other
in fellowship with our God

Spending time in the word
in the scriptures written long ago
listening for a message
his still small voice speaking
across time, space
speaking to my willing heart


September 30, 2009
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
Hebrews 2:5-12
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=531844
for September 30, 2009

The Lintels of Our Hearts

The blood of the lamb
spirit, life, eternal life
spread on the lintels of our hearts
marking us, a chosen people
set apart in love
passing over our lives
the wrath, the judgment to come
sheep for the pasture
on the right hand of God
wheat for the granary
grapes for the vintner
part of the family
marked by the blood of the lamb


August 25, 2009
Exodus 12:13
Exodus 12:21-23
Exodus 12:1:30
and “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=yY2CSoi1BqSCywSWprXWCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
&
John 6:63b and John 6:68b
&
John 6:60-63
&
John 6:56-69
Alive Now Daily Reflections for 8/22/09
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-august-17-23/
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections for 8/23/09
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-august-17-23/
&
John 6:56-69
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
for August 22, 2009
&
John 6:66-69
Upper Room Disciplines for 2009
for August 23, 2009


--------------------------

Blood on the Lintels

Blood shed in fulfillment,
willingly spilled for us
spread blood of the lamb
Blood on the lintels, the threshold,
the door frame, the
entrance, the portal
around the chambers
of our hearts
protecting us
from the sins
of the world
That evil would pass us by
that your spirit within us
may defeat the kernel of sin
that shares that inner space,
that grows with the wheat
within us too,
from before our birth
It is the blood of the lamb
alone
that saves us

October 29, 2006 21:03
Exodus 12:7 They shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses in which they eat it. 8 They shall eat the lamb that same night; they shall eat it roasted over the fire with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. 9 Do not eat any of it raw or boiled in water, but roasted over the fire, with its head, legs, and inner organs. 10 You shall let none of it remain until the morning; anything that remains until the morning you shall burn. 11 This is how you shall eat it: your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it hurriedly. It is the passover of the Lord. 12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both human beings and animals; on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the Lord. 13 The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live: when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Psalm 51:5 Indeed, I was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me.

John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming towards him and declared, ‘Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Hebrews 9:11 But when Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation), 12 he entered once for all into the Holy Place, not with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, with the sprinkling of the ashes of a heifer, sanctifies those who have been defiled so that their flesh is purified, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to worship the living God!

A City Prepared

A city prepared, a foreign land
made ready for us
unseen by the saints
waiting, prepared for them
the reward of faith
that which is hoped for
that which is unseen
made ready and waiting
for you and for me
if we are ready at His coming
humble and true

November 30, 2008
Hebrews 11:1-16
Upper Room devotional November 30, 2008
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=11&day=30&year=2008
Isaiah 64:1-9
Mark 13:24-37
and sermon, “Anticipation”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church