Author Archives: L. Lyden

Your Place Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. Mark 1:5 There is a place for you in the body of believers. God has a plan and a purpose for your live in a specificContinue reading “May 6, 2022”

Make Disciples Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 Today I want to talk about theContinue reading “May 4, 2022”

The Same Message But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He isContinue reading “May 3, 2022”

The Body When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed. Matthew 27:59-60 As I read through this passage, it occurredContinue reading “May 2, 2022”

Raised up with Christ  “and the graves were opened; and the bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.”    Matthew 27:52-53 This passage is often overlooked when reading about Jesus’ crucified.  However, the LORD showedContinue reading “April 30, 2022”

What will you do? And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified. Matthew:27:31 All of the people in Israel knew who Jesus was when He walked in this world.  Everyone knew He did miracles and was a teacherContinue reading “April 29, 2022”

I am Barabbas Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. Matthew 26:26 This scripture is one of the clearest pictures of what Jesus came to do.  He came to the world to save sinners and He did that by trading places with them.  OnContinue reading “April 26, 2022”

Thirty Pieces of Silver Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. Matthew 27:5 What are you striving after today?  What is the pursuit of your heart?  What “great” goal or dream are you chasing?  Is it fame or fortune?  Is it fulfillment in relationships? Continue reading “April 25, 2022”

Forgive            But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.  Matthew 26:50 Jesus died on the cross to forgive the sin of the world.  He bled and suffered to pay the price of sin . . . all sin for all time.  You andContinue reading “April 24, 2022”

“Sweet Hour of Prayer” Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:40-41 This is a hard one.  I’m not sure, but I think I probably would haveContinue reading “April 23, 2022”