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Isaiah – Week 11

liferoads — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:26:32 +0000

Choose this day who you will serve, as for me it is the Lord (⁠Joshua 24:14-15⁠). It may seem like the idols we read about are long gone and we need not worry about falling prey to such things, but they are still as strong as ever. They have gone underground. Our idols may not be made of stone and wood, but we are idol factories, and we were built to worship. In Isaiah 44:9-20⁠, God puts Israel on trial again. “who is greater than God?” He takes a mocking tone that we should be so foolish as to worship creation over the creator (Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Ultimately, we are making ourselves god. But the good news is that God forgives. He laid a path for the Israelites to be delivered (Isaiah 44:21-28⁠) and He has come into creation as Jesus to offer you deliverance from out slavery to sin.

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Isaiah – Week 10

liferoads — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:12:12 +0000

There is a common phrase that runs counterfeit to biblical wisdom. “You have to find yourself.” Many of us ask some hard identity questions, “who am I, where do I fit in, and how can I make a difference.” Israel had a similar struggle understanding who they were; first we must understand who God is (⁠Isaiah 43⁠). God knows you. Do not fear, you are precious to Him (⁠Numbers 6:23-27⁠). You are His Children and He has a new exodus planned for redemption (⁠Isaiah 43:14-32⁠). Not because Israel (nor you) are so worthy, but because God is so forgiving and so good (⁠Isaiah 43:22-28⁠). God has answers for you identity. You have purpose and you are loved (⁠Ephesians 1:7-10⁠).

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Isaiah – Week 2

liferoads — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:19:24 +0000

The book opens with the nation of Judah under trial. God calls all of creation to be witness to the corruption of humanity. God did everything possible to offer us a full, purposeful life. And though the garden that He gave has been robbed and is vile, He has not given up. He always leaves a path for redemption and healing. He always has a remnant. There will be a day of victory and peace for ever and ever.

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Following Jesus – Week 16

liferoads — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:43:00 +0000

All history points to the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection (⁠Matthew 27:27-54⁠). The cross is a scandal (⁠1 Cor 1:18⁠); it makes no sense to invent such a thing – to use a device of torture as a symbol of grace. This idea of sacrifice is alarming (especially the sacrifice of Jesus); could there be another way? Even Jesus asked this question. The night of His death, He prayed; “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” but concluded, “Your will be done.” Justice is required for the history of sin. It is here that God’s love and justice ‘kiss’ (⁠Psalm 85:10⁠). Seven hundred years after Isaiah wrote about the suffering Messiah’s redemption of the world (⁠Isaiah 53:1-12⁠), it finally came to pass. Love overwhelming, love manifest (⁠1 John 4:9-10⁠), love in action, the act of history. Jesus’ act of love is enough to redeem the entire world (⁠John 3:16⁠).

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Redeemer

Rich Fodey — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:05:00 +0000

He is risen! (⁠Ephesians 1:7-10⁠)

Jesus has paid the ransom and bought us back. We are redeemed from slavery and sin. It was a high price, indeed, but you are of infinite worth to God. So, live the new life Jesus gave us when He transferred us from a life of darkness to His kingdom of redemption and forgiveness (⁠Colossians 1:13-14⁠).

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A living Redeemer – Week 3

Rich Fodey — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:25:00 +0000

In the final chapter of Ruth, we saw that we need a redeemer, not just humanity, but each and every one of us. We also need a king, a benevolent, loving authority that we can only find in Christ. Finally, it is critical to know that everyone is invited; everyone is welcome. Just as Ruth was an outsider, she became an integral part of the family. This is true of each of you as well.

Ephesians 2:11-21

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Ephesians – Sit, Walk, Stand – Pt. 3

liferoads — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:45:46 +0000

We were dead in sin, but made alive in Christ. Raised up to be seated with Christ in the heavenly places. A masterpiece! Do you see yourself as Gods masterpiece?

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By Grace Through Faith – Pt.6

liferoads — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:41:27 +0000

We often think laws and rules are unnecessary, that we know better. Until we face a situation where the reasoning behind the law becomes clear. We received the laws through Moses and they were meant to lead and guide us closer to God, our tutor or guide until Jesus came to fulfill His promise to Abraham. Jesus fulfilled the law. His sacrifice redeemed us from our transgressions so the distance between us and God could be closed permanently.

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Storyline – Easter

liferoads — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:30:49 +0000

1 Corinthians 15:20-23

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Storyline – Restoration

liferoads — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:07:29 +0000

2 Cor 5:16-21

Romans 8:18-25

Revelations 21:1-5

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