Scripture at Sunrise 2.5.2019

“When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” -Exodus 12:13

My own sight of the precious blood is for my comfort; but it is the Lord’s sight of it which secures my safety. Even when I am unable to behold it, the Lord looks at it and passes over me because of it. If I am not so much at ease as I ought to be, because my faith is dim, yet I am equally safe because the Lord’s eye is not dim, and He sees the blood of the great Sacrifice with steady gaze. What a joy is this!

The Lord sees the deep inner meaning, the infinite fullness of all that is meant by the death of His dear Son. He sees it with restful memory of justice satisfied and all His matchless attributes glorified. He beheld creation in its progress and said, “It is very good”; but what does He say of redemption in its completeness? What does He say of the obedience even unto death of His well-beloved Son? None can tell His delight in Jesus, His rest in the sweet savor which Jesus presented when He offered Himself without spot unto God.

Now rest we in calm security. We have God’s sacrifice and God’s Word to create in us a sense of perfect security. He will, He must, pass over us, because He spared not our glorious Substitute. Justice joins hands with love to provide everlasting salvation for all the blood-besprinkled.

[from Faith’s Checkbook by Charles H. Spurgeon]

Scripture at Sunrise 10.5.2016

“…the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction…” -Romans 3:22

God demands righteousness and God provides righteousness. What His justice demanded, His love has provided in His Son!

-excerpts from Steve Wainright’s Morning Sermon

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Sunday Morning Sermon: No Difference | Romans 3:22-24 | Steve Wainright
Sunday Evening Sermon: Christ’s Superiority | John 3:31-36 | Anthony Vance

Scripture at Sunrise 9.15.2014

Sunday Morning | Pastor Steve Wainright | Luke 23:44-49 | Audio
Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!” -Luke 23:47

The Cross: The greatest injustice ever done by mankind, but the greatest justice ever done for mankind.

Scripture at Sunrise 6.3.2013

“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God.” -Luke 11:42

The Pharisees tithed even down to the spices, but they didn’t practice justice and the love of God. They liked the outward show, but the heart is where it counts.

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Morning Sermon Audio: Cleaning the Outside (Luke 11:37-44) | Pastor Steve Wainright

Scripture at Sunrise 2.5.2013

When I see the blood, I will pass over you. -Exodus 12:13

My own sight of the precious blood is for my comfort; but it is the Lord’s sight of it which secures my safety. Even when I am unable to behold it, the Lord looks at it and passes over me because of it. If I am not so much at ease as I ought to be, because my faith is dim, yet I am equally safe because the Lord’s eye is not dim, and He sees the blood of the great Sacrifice with steady gaze. What a joy is this!

The Lord sees the deep inner meaning, the infinite fullness of all that is meant by the death of His dear Son. He sees it with restful memory of justice satisfied and all His matchless attributes glorified. He beheld creation in its progress and said, “It is very good”; but what does He say of redemption in its completeness? What does He say of the obedience even unto death of His well-beloved Son? None can tell His delight in Jesus, His rest in the sweet savor which Jesus presented when He offered Himself without spot unto God.

Now rest we in calm security. We have God’s sacrifice and God’s Word to create in us a sense of perfect security. He will, He must, pass over us, because He spared not our glorious Substitute. Justice joins hands with love to provide everlasting salvation for all the blood-besprinkled.

[from Faith’s Checkbook by Charles H. Spurgeon]

Scripture at Sunrise 7.6.2011

“Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.” -Psalm 85:10

“Something in us longs for justice. Something in us begs for grace. Only at the cross are both preserved & perfectly displayed.” -Mike Donehey, via his Twitter

Scripture at Sunrise 4.13.2010

“The Lord within her is righteous; he does no injustice; every morning he shows forth his justice; each dawn he does not fail; but the unjust knows no shame.”  -Zephaniah 3:5

“God is loving, but a major part of what He loves is His own perfect character, with a major aspect being the importance of maintaining justice and righteousness. Though God pardons sinners and makes provision for expressing His mercy, He will never negotiate His justice. If we fail to understand that, the cross of Christ will be utterly meaningless to us.”

– R. C. Sproul, The Truth of the Cross (Orlando, FL; Reformation Trust Pub., 2007), 19.

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