By Bob Mize The seven statements Jesus uttered while dying for our sins guide us through the darkest hours of this universe. They also precede the most glorious event of all times—the resurrection. May these words bring us to contrition before our God and then to gratitude for his mercy. One: Forgiving “Father, forgive them, […]
By Jon Hembree The triumphal entry on Palm Sunday is one of just a handful of accounts included in all four Gospels. It’s a story from Scripture that I’ve been taught, I’ve read, and I’ve studied countless times. Chances are, if you grew up in the church like I did, you probably remember being handed […]
By Dr. Doug Redford Many people become rather squeamish at the sight of blood. Some even faint when they see it. Any scene on a television show or in a movie in which a character happens upon a trail of blood or a bloodstain on the floor or the wall usually does not end well. […]
By T. R. Robertson Jesus is bound and determined to join the Passover pilgrimage. He could make the safer choice and stay with his friends in Bethany. But no, he wants to join the crowds in Jerusalem, the city where the Jewish and Roman leaders are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to arrest him. The walk […]
By Kelly Carr Think about the last big goal you set for yourself. You had a date of accomplishment looming somewhere in the future. To get to that point, there were steps along the way you had to first traverse. But at last you arrived at the moment of completion. How does it feel now […]
