Tag Archives: rules

Encourage Oneness

Posted on October 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that (Jesus) did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter

Posted on July 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men. Jesus’ followers were picking beads of grain and eating them on the Sabbath. Such “reaping” on the Sabbath was … Continue reading →

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Life Giving Grace

Posted on June 12, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Our qualification comes from God, who has indeed qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit; for the letter brings death, but the Spirit gives life. We are all called to … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on April 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Acts 5:19-20 But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” The … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” The rules and rituals are good when they … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.”  He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!”   The rules and rituals are good when … Continue reading →

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Love Rules

Posted on January 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:2 They watched him closely to see if they might accuse him. It was the sabbath and so under the religious laws…work was forbidden. The law’s purpose was to help people focus on their relationship with God. But when … Continue reading →

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True Intentions

Posted on October 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that (Jesus) did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Grace

Posted on October 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. Sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” that we “are … Continue reading →

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Irrational Love

Posted on July 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 36:6 Lord, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to the clouds. Laws and rules are needed…but when it comes to Jesus…love always had the final say. God’s extreme, extravagant love is so immense…so amazing…so beyond what we can … Continue reading →

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