Gleanings From Grace

READINGS: Matt. 27:33-50; 2 Cor. 5:17-21
SUBJECT: The Word of Anguish
TEXT: “…My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46).

Introduction:  It is now midday. For three hours the body of Jesus has been exposed to the burning rays of the sun. The divine Sufferer has almost reached the point of exhaustion when a supernatural phenomenon takes place: darkness falls over the whole earth, and a cry is heard. ..”My God, My God, why has thou forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46). This cry of anguish expresses: {Read More…}

TEXT:pro.28:8 pro.28:20 isa.10:1-2 1tim.6:9-10 Ex.20:17

INTRODUCTION: According to an article in the Citzens Times date 6\21\02, “More than half of People responding to a statewide poll recently said they would vote in favor of proposed lottery if the special election were held right now.”
I thought that I had seen it all, heard it all, and read it all, until I read this piece from USA Today… {Read More…}

TEXT:Proverbs 14:34

INTRODUCTION: “I was born on July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence is my birth certificate. The bloodlines of the world run in my veins, because I offered freedom to the oppressed. I am the 180 million living souls, and the ghosts of millions who have lived and died for me. I am Nathan Hale, and Paul Revere. I stood at Lexington and fired the shot heard around the world. . I am Washington, Jefferson and Patrick Henry. {Read More…}