Category Archives: Jesus’ death

Kingdom Talk: Success and Failure; pt. 2

September 12 Yesterday, we talked about success as measured by Kingdom standards – and about how all the positive results we want to see must be left in the Hands (and timing) of God. As an illustration of this we … Continue reading

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Why Only Jesus? Pt. 3

  May 11 We have been talking about why Jesus is the only way to God. We talked about how Jesus came not to establish a new religion but a new relationship with God – and how His work on … Continue reading

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Psalm Twenty-Two

April 1  This Psalm is known, by many, as the “crucifixion Psalm” because so many portions are played out in the supreme sacrifice of Jesus. In David’s own lament, we see a foreshadowing of a greater suffering – to redeem … Continue reading

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The Fix is In

December 6 In yesterday’s post, we talked at length about the fact that Jesus’ work, on our behalf, has already provided all that is necessary to fix our unity problem. The cross broke down all “the dividing walls of hostility” … Continue reading

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An Objection to God’s Love; part 3

July 25 The fact that there is suffering in the world does not disprove the existence of God. We have seen, over the past two days, that suffering is not without purpose (it helps us to grow and mature; it … Continue reading

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A Preview of a World Premiere

April 18 “This is real love… God loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” (1 John 4:10) One of the things that I have always enjoyed about going to the movies, is the previews … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Good Friday…

April 14 “Jesus… Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross…” (from Hebrews 12:2) Today, is the day that we Christians recognize and reflect upon the events that led up to, and the crucifixion of, our Lord Jesus. … Continue reading

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