Grace Calvary Chapel
5103 S 50th St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 279-2090
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Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the [a]sanctuary; …….
“Anything that is ultimately bent on your destruction is not worth holding onto.”
Hebrews 12:1-4
God is revealed to be outside of our time and space. He is eternal and omnipresent, without beginning or end. Describing God within three different time frames (past, present, and future)
[Rev 1:4-8 NKJV]
“Everyone thought the church of Sardis was wonderful – but the Lord.”
“Following Jesus is about bearing a cross before wearing a crown.”
-Pastor Josh Blevins
In order to continue the mission of Christ on earth, the first church needed more than its own natural resources. Today, we are in need of the same Holy Spirit power that Jesus promised to those who believe.
We often think that God and His justice have abandoned us when we suffer for His name or experience tribulations in this life. Paul reminds us that God has not forsaken us but is actually preparing us for His return and everlasting kingdom.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men[a] from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose,[b] and we have come to worship him.” – Matthew 2:1-2