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Fountain of Life

Fountain of Life
Solomon led a beautiful prayer for rain, or “living water,” when he dedicated the temple. This happened during the season of Sukkot – or Feast of Tabernacles – so that in time it became a part of the festival liturgy. Centuries later, we find Jesus at the Temple during Sukkot. And as the High Priest…
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Broken Cisterns

Broken Cisterns
In the desert culture of Israel, living water is a source of, well, life. The alternative to living water is water that is collected – like rain run off that flows into a cistern. It would eventually become lukewarm and dirty. God not only provides living water, He refers to Himself as living water. “My…
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Passion week

Passion week
Most of us have seen the movie "Passion" and have heard the reports from critics and fans. But I am struck by the number of individuals who claim that it is too violent. "Why all the violence? Was it really necessary?" or "It's very uncomfortable to watch." It made me think about Christ's actual crucifixion. Why all the violence,…
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Lamb Selection Day

Lamb Selection Day
During the time of Jesus, and for a hundred years before, there was a rebel movement of Jews against the Romans. They became known as Zealots. These rebels studied Torah by day, and murdered Romans and unfaithful Jews by night. They were "helping God" bring about His kingdom by trying to cleanse the land. This movement…
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