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Baptism - Part 3
How can water do such great things? Certainly not just water, but the word of God in and with the water does these things, along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water. For without God’s word the water is plain water and no Baptism. But with the word of God it is a Baptism, that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace, and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit, as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three: “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit; whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.” (Titus 3:5-8)

Bible Reading Challenge Week 22
Day 1 1 Chronicles 1-9
Day 2 1 Chronicles 10-14
Day 3 1 Chronicles 15-19
Day 4 1 Chronicles 20-24
Day 5 1 Chronicles 25-29

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Psalm 114, Exodus 17.1-16, Hebrews 11.1-29 - Lectionary for 4/28/11

Today's readings are Psalm 114, Exodus 17.1-16, and Hebrews 11.1-29.

Our God is the God of miracles. He is shown as the one who provides his people with water when they have none. He himself wins the victory in battle as he works through the hands of Moses raised before him in praise. In Hebrews we see our Lord as the one in whom we place our faith, which is the most real and concrete thing there is. What challenges do we face today? Are there any that our Lord, Jesus, the author and finisher of salvation, cannot overcome? May we walk by faith in his promises, which are absolutely real.

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Dave Spotts
blogging at http://capnsaltyslongvoyage.blogspot.com


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