As a precursor to showing the disciples the full extent of his love -Jesus washes ALL of their feet. In spite of one of them denying they ever knew him, one of them handing him over for some money and ultimately all of them deserting him, Jesus still showed such unconditional love that no one could tell who would do what!
As a precursor to showing the disciples the full extent of his love -Jesus washes ALL of their feet. In spite of one of them denying they ever knew him, one of them handing him over for some money and ultimately all of them deserting him, Jesus still showed such unconditional love that no one could tell who would do what!
The scriptures are relatively silent on the Wednesday before Good Friday. But of course, we know that nothing is without purpose in the Holy Scriptures. This day could be used to be deeply contemplative before the most important day in all of history.
While all of this is going on there is a massive conspiracy to get rid of Jesus by the religious elite and even one of his own disciples-Judas. Little did they realize that what was intended for great harm was the salvation of their souls. Indeed our God is forgiving and incredibly gracious!!
As Jesus enters the final week of his earthly ministry – Holy Week – we are thrilled to walk to Calvary with Him.
We in the Ottawa Church will spend the next five weeks examining the encouragement sometimes even a warning from Jesus, apostle Paul, and the author of the book to Hebrews.
You are a young professional finding yourself in an interesting situation during Covid-19? You are not alone. Young professionals from the Eastern Canadian Churches of Christ have had interesting 12 months. Here’s what they have to share.
Melanie Singh, women’s ministry leader at Ottawa Church of Christ was interviewed by a syndicated Canadian Christian radio show and podcast called Connections.
God chose shepherds to share the greatest news ever: The Promised Messiah has come! Shepherds were not especially respected, so why did God choose them instead of kings or religious leaders to share the news of the birth of His Only Son, Jesus?
