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The sad story of colonists sent into Samaria and their being deceived by a Jeroboam-cult priest rather than evangelized by a faithful priest of the LORD is on full display here. The repercussions of syncretism are both great and discouraging - then and now-

Jesus prepared His disciples not only to celebrate the historical redemption of Israel out of the bondage of slavery in Egypt but He also prepared them to experience betrayal and to understand eternal redemption.

Like a hammer continuously pounding is the list of evidence which indicts Israel, provokes the LORD to anger and results in the judgment meted out through Assyria. Failing to repent bears consequence and God's judgment is terrifying-

Mark seems to intentionally draw a comparison between the devotion of a woman pouring expensive perfume on him and His enemies who desire to kill Him -including the betraying Judas-. What is our passion-- Is it to rid Christ and all He stands for from our lives or to embrace Him and be -all in- for Him--

The cosmic shift of power that came with the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem in 70 AD cannot be underestimated. And yet, neither can our readiness for the return of Christ. Stay awake-

Sermon from 33rd Stated Meeting of Pee Dee Presbytery of the PCA hosted by Faith PCA Myrtle Beach.