Posts with the tag “sacrifice”
How Much Does God Love Us?
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on August 20th, 2026
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39How high, how deep, how wide is the love of God? When I journeyed on my first mission trip to India, I felt great apprehension. The stories of persecution, bad water, and questionable food found me going to the throne of grace more often than usual. My fears were confronted as I stood before a small group of Hindus to share the good news of Jesus Christ. The look o... Read More
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The Ultimate Sacrifice
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 30th, 2026
**Scripture:** “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” - Romans 5:8 (ESV)When we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, it reminds us of the depth of His love. He endured humiliation and pain on the cross for our sake, demonstrating love in its purest form. This gift is the foundation of our faith and our ability to share that love wit... Read More
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The Sacrifice of Jesus
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 5th, 2026
The Old Testament sacrificial system pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. The high priest had to enter the Holy of Holies each year, offering the blood of an animal to temporarily cover sin. But this was insufficient. It was a shadow of what was to come.Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, offered Himself as the final sacrifice for sin. His death on the cross made forgiveness of sins available t... Read More
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The Tabernacle and the Veil
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 4th, 2026
In the Old Testament, God's presence was symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant, located in the Holy of Holies. The Ark was hidden behind a veil that separated mankind from God. The veil represented the barrier between a holy God and sinful humanity. Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year, sprinkling the blood of a goat to atone for the sins of the people. This process poin... Read More
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Jesus Died for Our Sins
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on April 23rd, 2026
The culmination of Jesus' mission was the cross. As He says in John 16:28, “Now I am leaving the world.” His departure signifies not just the end of His earthly ministry, but the moment He would lay down His life for us. Jesus came to die—to bear the weight of our sin and the punishment we deserved.The cross is the ultimate demonstration of God's love for us. Jesus took on all the brokenness of th... Read More
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