Monthly Archives: May 2019

Did Jesus Claim to Be God?

Posted on May 30, 2019 by John Valade

A friend of mine recently confronted me with a number of claims commonly made about Jesus and the Bible. I find them quite amusing because it shows how unaware the majority of people in the west are now about the … Continue reading →

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Not By Bread Alone

Posted on May 21, 2019 by John Valade

Before Jesus began preaching he was tested by Satan while fasting in the wilderness for 40 days (Matthew 4:1-11). As you read the passage you will probably notice that Jesus answers each temptation with a statement prefaced by “it is … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday and the Lamb of God

Posted on May 10, 2019 by John Valade

In Ex. 12:1-14 we find the preparation for a salvation event that would be commemorated by Israel for as long as there was an altar and a priesthood in Israel. The initial preparation and subsequent memorials began with the selection … Continue reading →

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David and Melchizedek

Posted on May 6, 2019 by John Valade

It does not take long while reading the book of Hebrews to see that the author connects Jesus not only to the kingship of David via geneology, but also to a mysterious “priesthood of Melchizedek.” It is easy to see … Continue reading →

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New Covenant Passover/Lord’s Supper

Posted on May 3, 2019 by John Valade

At Wascana Fellowship we base the annual gatherings of our group on the calendar described in the first five books of the Bible. In the springtime this means that we gather on the days of Passover and the Feast of … Continue reading →

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