Psalm 118, with its repeated hopeful refrain that the LORD’s steadfast love endures forever, is important during Holy Week because: The crowds quoted Psalm 118 during the Triumphal Entry when they cried “hosanna” (Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:9-10). Jesus infuriated the…
John R.W. Stott: 3 Truths Enforced by the Cross
Stott summarizes three truths enforced by the cross: Our sin must be extremely horrible. God’s love must be wonderful beyond comprehension. Christ’s salvation must be a free gift. Stott writes: In conclusion, the cross enforces three truths – about ourselves,…
Only The Resurrection of Christ Can Explain These Facts
The bodily resurrection of Christ is the only reasonable explanation for these 11 points summarized by Lewis and Demarest (Vol 2., 482-484): Jesus of Nazareth died and was buried. It is beyond reasonable doubt that Jesus died and was buried.…
The Most Horrible and Beautiful Example of God’s Wrath “For Us”
Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday. Whether or not you are observing Lent, we should strive to be more cross-centered as we anticipate Holy Week. Earlier today, I gave seven reasons to read Andreas Kostenberger and Justin Taylor’s The Final Week…
7 Reasons to Read The Final Days of Jesus
The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived by Andreas Kostenberger and Justin Taylor offers an accessible overview of Holy Week. Reading it will help you meditate on the beauty of…
Sin and the Roles of Man, God, and Christ
The Bible describes sin using different pictures including debt, enmity, and crime. R.C. Sproul (42) helps us understand how Christ atones for our sin with the following table. Sin as . . . Man God Christ Debt Debtor Creditor Surety…
Are you a bell waiting to be rung?
If you are someone who would like to know more about Christianity, then I highly recommend Tim Keller’s Encounters With Jesus. The chapter entitled “The First Christian” is worth the price of the book. In reference to Mary Magdalene hearing…
The Best Good News: A Christmas Eve Football Story
“Vanbriesen pops through the left side of the AC line and he’s loose in the secondary. It’s a footrace for the end zone.” For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given . . . Isaiah…
Holy Week and the Insomnia of Jesus
Russell Moore: When the disciples screamed in the face of a storm, Jesus slept (Mk. 4:37-38). When Jesus screamed in the face of a cross, the disciples slept (Mk. 14:37,41). Read more here.
What was the greatest miracle ever?
Suppose I asked you to name the greatest miracle that ever took place? If you know the Bible you have lots to choose from. God rescued three from a blazing furnace. He closed the mouths of lions and demolished the…