Crucifixion
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Each year, as we approach Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, Christians around the world reflect on the mystery of the cross, and on the message of the empty tomb. We literally see the cross everywhere, but often, because we don’t know what it means, we fail to experience its power. That’s because the cross is…
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JESUS, UNVEILED AS THE MESSIAH Each year, Christians around the world commemorate Palm Sunday. They wave palm branches and joyously sing, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (John 12:12-13) We remember and celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and His subsequent arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death. But did you…
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In last week’s post, we heard Jesus expressing His heart’s longing for the church to return to Him, its “first love”. He told the Ephesian church (and this certainly can and does apply to believers in our day as well) of His concern for their downward trajectory. He pinpointed the problem as their being caught…
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It probably won’t surprise you to learn that Christians often struggle with feelings of guilt, shame, regret, unworthiness, and condemnation. I confess that I do. Maybe it’s time for you to acknowledge that you do too. After all, guilt isn’t a “me-centered” problem. It’s a “we-centered” problem, because “ALL have sinned and come short of…
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Our last post, was published a few days ago on Resurrection Sunday, and was entitled “The Rock That Rolled”. In it,we focused on the awesome power of Jesus’ resurrection. The entire time I was writing that post, Holy Spirit kept drawing my attention to the giant stone which had been used to close and seal…
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NOTE: This week we are posting three special teachings on Jesus’ sacrificial death and glorious resurrection. Today’s is the first. The other two are: Saturday – A Perfect Salvation Resurrection Day –The Rock That Rolled May He bless you and your loved ones as you celebrate the unconditional, unfailing love of His resurrection life. ************************************************* I…