For Jesus the end has come. His death is now minutes away. Is this what he was born to do? Look at the description of his final minutes in John 19, verses 28-30, “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jarContinue reading ““Born to die” is an inadequate way to describe Jesus – John 19, Part 3″
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When life falls apart in an instant – John 18, Preview
The phone call with bad news. The discovery of indiscretion. The revealing of a lie. The sudden accident. The vote that goes the other way. The response of “No.” So quickly we realize the fragility of life. It’s amazing how fast life can change, isn’t it? My guess is that all of us have experiencedContinue reading “When life falls apart in an instant – John 18, Preview”
How to conquer pain, death and loss – Easter 2022, Romans 8, Part 4
We have begun the season of Easter 2022 seeking to understand how the resurrection of Jesus gives hope to the separated, the condemned, the suffering. Paul’s words in Romans chapter 8 have already been inspiring. Now we turn to the amazing end of the chapter, and Paul’s message just keeps getting better. Let’s start byContinue reading “How to conquer pain, death and loss – Easter 2022, Romans 8, Part 4”
What is truth? Where do we find truth in a world of fake news? – Colossians 2:8-15, Part 1
Easter is just a few weeks away, and that means we once again celebrate Holy Week. Imagine with me the scene from the darkest day of Holy Week, Good Friday, when the Roman governor Pilate questions Jesus. Pilate is the most powerful man in the land, representing the authority and might of the Roman Emperor. Continue reading “What is truth? Where do we find truth in a world of fake news? – Colossians 2:8-15, Part 1”
How quickly we forget – Luke 19:28-44 – Palm Sunday
As I mentioned last week, for me Palm Sunday feels very strange. On one hand, there is rejoicing that the King has come. And that is true. The one and only King is there! They were right to party that day, and so should we! But on the other hand, right in the middle ofContinue reading “How quickly we forget – Luke 19:28-44 – Palm Sunday”
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