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Poem: Bread

Martha Nored — Fri, 02 May 2025 17:59:49 +0000

The Bread Unleavened or leavened? This is the question! Was unleavened required— Or just a suggestion? Looking at history For this origin trait, Some say deny leaven— Others negate! What is the reason For taking the bread? Christ set it Before He was dead. Represents Christ’s body— A gift for us all! …

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Commentary: The Lord’s Supper–It’s Observance and Neglect- A New Series

Prof. Nored — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:30 +0000

The Lord’s Supper–It’s Observance and Neglect- A New Series This week begins a new series as we Read the Bible Anew. The purpose of these series is to get us all to think about what we do and why we do it. The objective is help us to “worship with the spirit and understanding” and …

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Essay:Reading the Bible Anew The Lord’s Supper: Part One

Prof. Nored — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:13:04 +0000

Reading the Bible Anew The Lord’s Supper: Part One Why Do We Use Unleavened Bread? Does both scripture and history support the use of unleavened bread in celebration of the Lord’s Supper? One might think this is a non-sense question since, of course, the Lord’s Supper was instituted on the Passover Meal and modeled after …

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Poem: Table Fellowship

Martha Nored — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:29:37 +0000

Table Fellowship

Commentary: Table Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper

Prof. Nored — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:29:18 +0000

Table Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper Another name for the Lord’s Supper is “communion.” Why is this so? The term communion derives from the Greek word κοινωνία (koinonia), meaning “fellowship,” “sharing,” or “participation.” 1 Corinthians 10:16 (ESV): “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation [koinonia] in the blood of Christ? …

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Essay: Reading the Bible Anew Table Fellowship Part Two

Prof. Nored — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:14:44 +0000

Reading the Bible Anew Table Fellowship Part Two Why isn’t it Done and What are We Missing? Table Fellowship is the most common type of fellowship depicted in the New Testament. Table Fellowship means meeting with others besides your family in your home and having a meal together. However, not even families are eating together …

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Poem: Fellowship

Martha Nored — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:54:50 +0000

Fellowship Fellowship’s like a magnet—It draws people in.Adds joy to the day—Often keeps us from sin. Sitting ‘round the table,Sharing daily life,Helps avoid pitfalls,Evil and some strife! God put within usThe need for one another.Helps us plan to serve—Fulfills the needs of others. All need one another—God made us all that way.Open up your heart!Enjoy …

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Commentary: Fellowship? The Lack Thereof

Prof. Nored — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:20:44 +0000

Fellowship? The Lack Thereof The following seven areas contribute to the lack of real fellowship among people. Which contributes the most? 1. Technological Overuse and Digital Substitution 2. Economic Inequality and Financial Stress 3. Decline in Civic Engagement and Community Participation 4. Urban Design and Lack of Social Spaces 5. Health Challenges and Aging 6. …

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Reading the Bible Anew What is “Fellowship” Really? Part One: “The Importance of Table Fellowship”

Prof. Nored — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:02:45 +0000

Reading the Bible Anew What is “Fellowship” Really? Part One The Importance of Table Fellowship We hear the term bandied about all the time in Christian circles. Yet the specific term “fellowship” ( κοινωνία; koinonia) is only found in 10 passages in the New Testament. The first instance is in Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves …

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Essay: This is a Test2 of the Site, Please excuse this

Prof. Nored — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:22:51 +0000

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