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Chris Adomanis

The Crossing of the Jordan [Joshua 3.9-17]

As Yogi Berra once said,” it’s like deja vu all over again”. At the beginning of their exodus, God, through His chosen servant Moses, opens up the Red Sea so the Israelites can cross over on dry land. Now, at the conclusion of their journey to the Promised Land, He repeats His power over the forces of nature through His new vessel, Joshua. One commentator put it this way. “God brought them out of Egypt’s bondage with a miracle, and He brought them into the Promised Land with a miracle”. This act solidifies Joshua as “THE man” in the eyes of Israel and shows His steadfast love and faithfulness to keep His promises to the people of Israel.

Chris Adomanis

Do not submit to the regulations of religion or the world [Colossians 2:20-23]

Do not submit to the regulations of religion or the world [Colossians 2:20-23]

The more you read Scripture, the more you realize that Satan’s tactics against those seeking reconciliation with their Creator have not changed much over the years. The work of Jesus Christ, living the perfect life and laying down that life as a sacrifice to atone for sin just isn’t enough, the great deceiver proclaims. You need more. YOU must add SOMETHING to the equation. In Colossae, the great lie threatening those early followers of Jesus was a Greek-influenced form of Jewish spirituality whereby “true” disciples MUST continue to follow certain dietary rules and/or celebrate the right festivals in order to deliver themselves from the guilt and dominion of sin. Is there anything wrong with trying to live a more holy life?

Chris Adomanis