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“Father, The Hour is Come”
In the moments leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus declared, “Father, the hour is come,” marking the culmination of God’s plan for the salvation of humanity. Each aspect of this “hour” represents a significant truth about God’s purpose in Christ. 1 Peter 1:19-20: “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without… Continue reading
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Christ Lifted Up: John 12:32-33
In John 12:32-33, Jesus speaks about being “lifted up” from the earth, a reference to His crucifixion. The phrase “lifted up” has a double meaning: it refers both to the physical act of Jesus being raised on the cross and to His glorification and exaltation after His death. “I will draw all peoples to Myself”… Continue reading
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Orphans of the Living” by Edgar A. Guest
Theme: The poem reflects on a deeper, more sorrowful kind of orphanhood, not of those who have lost their parents, but of children who are neglected emotionally and physically by their living parents due to the distractions of modern life. Contrast with traditional orphans: Guest contrasts the commonly recognized orphans—those who have lost both parents—with… Continue reading
