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What does the Bible have to say about cremation and burial practices?
Answer The Bible presents a variety of burial practices. In the Old Testament, we see examples of mummification, burning, and burial. Joseph was embalmed in Egypt (Genesis 50:2-3), reflecting Egyptian customs rather than Hebrew practices. Typically in the Old Testament, burning the dead was associated with judgment and disrespect (Joshua 7:25; Amos 2:1; 2 Kings…
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Peace of the Lord
Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: June 2024 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body”(Col. 3:15). The New Testament talks about new life in Christ using a number of different images. Jacob Preus organized these images into six categories in his book, Just Words: Understanding the Fullness…
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What is a Sanctuary Lamp?
Answer Ok. No one asked this question yet, but we will soon be installing one, and I thought everyone would like to know about this new fixture. It has various names, Sanctuary Lamp, Chancel Light, and even Eternal Flame. A Sanctuary Lamp is a small lamp or candle holder suspended from the ceiling or mounted…
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The Written Word
Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: May 2024 “ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man [and woman] of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3: 16-17 ESV) Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God has been good…
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Easter is a Season
Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: April 2024 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV) Christ is risen. Alleluia, he is risen indeed. The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, may be over, but the season of…
