In Today’s Worship:  It is amazing that of all the honor, fame, and power Jesus deserved, instead He chose to die on the cross to pay for your sins. He chose the nails. What amazing love!  Today we are reminded that after Jesus died on the cross, the Bible records that a Roman Soldier thrust his spear up into Jesus’ chest, puncturing the heart.  Blood and water flowed from Jesus’ side indicating He had certainly died.  Blood and water carry rich meaning in scripture.  Jesus’ blood has paid for your sins, winning your forgiveness.  God the Holy Spirit is described as a spring of water gushing forth, which moves us to respond to Jesus’ forgiveness with lives of service.   Both Christ’s forgiveness and your resulting works of service motivated by His grace work together in your rich, joyful Christian life.

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