Category Archives: Atonement

The Cup or Chalice

Posted on March 27, 2023 by richrockwood

According to the dictionary, a chalice is a large cup from which a person will usually drink wine. In the Catholic Mass, a chalice or cup is the container for the consecrated wine. In “Symbols: Signposts of Devotion” by Ratha … Continue reading →

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Where Did They Go?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by richrockwood

I was recently thinking about all the days that have slipped from the future through the present and are now in “the past.” On my birthday this past June my day count was 26,280. Where did all those experiences and … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adaptability, Aging, Atonement, Attitude, Belief, Bible, Choices, Contentment, Death, Economy, Eternal Life, Fear, Grace, Grief, Heaven, Letting Go, Life, Memory, Old Age, Perseverance, Resurrection, Spirituality, The Past | Leave a comment

Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by richrockwood

What is happening: Jesus was interrogated last night before the ruling body of Elders, the Sanhedrin, where they tried to figure out what to do with him. Finally he was locked away in a dungeon at the home of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Adversity, Atonement, Bible, Courage, Crucifixion, Darkness, Evil, Faithfulness, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus, Manliness, Mission, New Covenant, Passion, Perseverance, Priorities, Prophecy, Rejection, Sacrificial Lamb, Salvation, Suffering | Tagged Atonement, Christ, Crucifixion, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Good Friday, Integrity, Jesus Christ, Suffering, Surrender | Leave a comment

Holy/Maundy Thursday-New Covenant

Posted on March 28, 2013 by richrockwood

What is Happening: We don’t know anything about what happens earlier in the day other than Jesus is focusing on the Passover Meal (start reading at Matthew 26:17). At some point his disciples come to him and ask where he would … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Atonement, Belief, Bondage, Christ, Communion, Darkness, Evil, Grace, Happiness, Healing, Jesus, Maundy Thursday, mercy, Messiah, New Covenant, Passion, Passover, Sacrificial Lamb, Salvation, Suffering, Thankfulness | Tagged Appreciation, Christ, Communion, Forgiveness, Grace, Maundy Thursday, New Covenant, Sacrificial Lamb, Suffering | Leave a comment

Riding Under A Shell of Empty Praise

Posted on March 24, 2013 by richrockwood

What’s Happening: Today Christians mark the day of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the first day of the last week of Jesus’ life before the Cross. We call it Palm Sunday. Let’s go with him today and through this week … Continue reading →

Posted in Atonement, Christ, Courage, Faithfulness, God, Healing, Holy Week, love, Messiah, Palm Sunday, Passion, Perseverance, Prophecy, Salvation, Word of God | Tagged Christ, Commitment, Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Passion of Christ | Leave a comment

Religious Upbringing

Posted on March 22, 2013 by richrockwood

Part of a daily devotional series at Words of Hope (https://woh.org/word/devotionals/2013/03/22) looking at how people in the Bible handled tough situations: Read Philippians 3:4-14 When it came to belief in Jesus, Paul’s religious background was an obstacle. He had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Atonement, Background, Belief, Bible, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, mercy, Messiah, Peace, Perspective, Pride, Religion, Religious Heritage, Repentance, Self-Worth, Spirituality, Values, Word of God | Tagged Atonement, Background, Christ, Forgiveness, Good Friday, Life, Pride, Principles, Religious Heritage, Self Worth, Trust, Upbringing | 1 Comment