Ebenezer Family Church

Laying down your life for a friend is the most selfless thing you can do. But this is more than just a romantic idea: the Son of God demonstrated this in a powerful way. He calls us friend!

What comes next? Jesus is still on the throne and we are still called to shine His light! Let's hear some more thoughts on what comes after the LGE.

We can't really say what happens the day after the Election. But we certainly know what happens the moment after we close our eyes. Keep trusting in Him!

While it does not have much to say about our specific political and governmental systems, the Bible has some important principles for us in terms of being subject to the ruling authorities and in terms of making faithfully-informed decisions. In our democratic system, these principles are especially relevant as we make choices about our leaders.

There is only one true vine, Jesus. And there are only true, fruitful branches on the vine. Yes, they must be cleaned and pruned. But that is up to the vinedresser, not us. Our whole lives should be characterized by this: that we abide in the vine!

God made us passionate creatures, but due to our sin nature, those passions are totally imperfect. Left to our passions, we will clash and quarrel and destroy ourselves. However, in Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, those passions can be redeemed for His glory!

There is a lot of encouragement in the final words of New Testament epistles. This one is so simple and so great: pray for those who desire to act honourably. Let us desire to do the right thing and let us pray for our fellow believers in their desire to do the right thing too!

The Holy Spirit will teach the disciples and help them remember what Jesus said when the time comes. Also, Jesus promises true peace from the God of peace - not just a surface-level well wish or greeting. True teaching and true peace from Him!

Casual sex is everywhere and always available. Sexual immorality might not feel like the worst sin, but it is certainly unique in that there is a definite spiritual consequence. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - let us keep them pure and undefiled. Flee from sexual sin!

The third reassurance that Jesus gives His disicples is that He will not leave them as orphans but send another just like Himself. Although the world will no longer see Christ when He ascends, all believers will see Him in the ministry of the Spirit and the building of the Church. We see that in our local churches even today!