Devotion from Eugene Brunow 8-1-2022

Do not be anxious about your life The gospel for this coming Sunday (Ninth Sunday after Pentecost) is Luke 12:22-34. This passage about possessions is instruction for Jesus’ disciples. The disciples include the twelve, the seventy-two, and a large group of his...

Shed Blood of the Sin Offering

“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out [“shed”] for many for the forgiveness of sins.'” (Matthew 26:28) (This is the fourth in a series of devotions drawn from the Old Testament) The word “shed” basically means “poured out”. ...

Water and Blood at God’s Altar

“But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water.'” (John 19:34) (This is the third in a series of devotions drawn from the Old Testament) At the Jewish Temple one of the main implements of worship was the...

Rest in Christ

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) (This is the first in a series of devotions drawn from the Old Testament) God gave the commandment, “Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.”   The...