In the Beginning
Our Lord’s Memorial March / April 2026Volume 108, Number 2 The annual observance of our Lord’s Memorial and his sacrifice on the cross gives us the privilege to once again focus on God’s indescribable gift. We marvel that “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NASB). We similarly marvel at the Logos’ willingness to humble himself to be made flesh and die on […]
The Vital Life of Love
Communion with Christ “No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us” (1 John 4:12). — Todd Alexander How can a simple loaf of bread, a humble, daily sustenance, unlock one of the deepest truths of our calling? How can a cup of the fruit of the vine encompass the entire covenant of our faith? As we approach the annual Memorial of our Lord’s sacrifice, these emblems […]
Jesus, Lord of Life
Jesus’ Authority Over All “For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fullness dwell” (Colossians 1:19 RVIC. Other scriptures from NASB, Gateway, unless noted otherwise). — Len Griehs Jesus embodied all the qualities that define our Heavenly Father’s character. Jehovah regarded Moses as a friend (Exodus 33:11) and entrusted him with the task of introducing His law to the Israelites, but “Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). Although a great prophet, […]
Bread and Cup
This Do in Remembrance of Me “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine” (Genesis 14:18, quotes from ASV, unless otherwise specified). — James Parkinson There are hints of the Memorial of our Lord’s sacrificial death early in the Old Testament. This can be seen in the three phases of Joseph’s life after reaching Egypt. (1) Joseph began in Egypt as a slave in the house of Potiphar, Captain of the (Royal) Guard. There, he progressively advanced in authority. This […]