Passover and the Crucifixion

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

Leading up to Passover this year we’re concentrating on the New Testament scriptures associated with the feast.

Lord's Supper sederAs we read about the raising of Lazarus, the triumphal entry, the Last Supper, and the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus, be open to the Holy Spirit to make this experience real to you.

The purpose of the annual Passover ceremony is to bring this into present immediacy so that each participant is made to feel “as if he had personally come out from Egypt.”

Let’s make that our prayer again this year– to  leave Egypt and leave our selves behind. Download the Passover Memo for scripture readings and a schedule of activities.

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Remembering Shannon

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

Michael Scruggs with daughter Shannon

Shannon Scruggs died Feb. 10. She brought untold joy to our gatherings, and profoundly influenced our understanding of humility and faith.

Ole always reminded us that she, as the weakest, was “the most important member of the body.”

We’ll miss her smile and the rays of God’s love she reflected to us all.

The family has suggested instead of flowers to send a donation to Community on Columbia at  5644 Columbia Ave., Dallas, TX 75214.

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Tabernacles Feast 2011

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

Here’s a video from Kevin Martin of our Tabernacles Feast

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Photos from Pentecost

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin

If you’ve got more photos, send them on and we’ll post another set.

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Pentecost

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

The painting below depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).

This occurred on the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. Between the two feasts, each Jew was to “count the omer” from the day when the “omer” of barley was offered as the First Fruit Offering in the Temple until the day of Pentecost. The Rabbis considered this count to mark the passage through 49 “gates of impurity” culminating in the giving of the Law to Israel on Mt. Sinai.

The First Fruit Offering took place as Jesus was being resurrected, thus tying the two events together spiritually. So we view the counting of the omer as reckoning Christ’s Resurrection in us each day.

We’ll celebrate Pentecost this year May 20-22 at Double J Hacienda and Art Ranch near Mineral Wells. You can download the Pentecost notes here.

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Tent Raising

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Tent Raising Passover 2011

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Passover: Why is this night different…?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

As Passover approaches (April 22-24), it’s time to experience the plagues, search for leaven and escape from any aspect of the world system, i.e. “Egypt,” that has ensnared us.

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The Exodus (Cecil B. DeMille style)

Israel’s history always reflected inner spiritual truth. The plagues actually fell on Pharoah’s “heart.” Jesus defined the search for leaven as really an inner “spring cleaning” from the self-focused ways of thinking that puff us up. The blood on the doorpost finds its fulfillment in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. And the drowning of Pharoah’s army in the Red Sea signifies that we’ve been buried in baptism, and a new creation comes out on the other side.

The purpose of the annual Passover ceremony is to all bring this into present immediacy so that each participant is made to feel “as if he had personally come out from Egypt.”

Let’s make that our prayer this year. Download the Passover Memo (pdf file) for scripture readings and a schedule of activities.

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