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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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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Psalm 30.3-12, Exodus 19.1-25, Hebrews 13.1-21 - Lectionary for 4/30/11

Today's readings are Psalm 30.3-12, Exodus 19.1-25, and Hebrews 13.1-21.

Our mourning is turned to joy. In today's readings we see the dreadful fear associated with approaching the living God. The people of Israel are not to attempt to approach God on the mountain. His glory would consume them and destroy them immediately. We ourselves cannot make adequate sacrifices to stand before God without being consumed. Yet in Hebrews we read that Jesus himself has suffered for our sin to present us to God, giving us free and safe access to God the Father. We therefore have joy. Our mourning has been turned into joy through Jesus' provision on our behalf.
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