There is certainly much about death that is a mystery. The apostle John acknowledged, “what we will be has not yet appeared” (1 John 3:2a). Death is like a thick veil that we cannot see through. But by considering the resurrection of Jesus, we are able to glimpse behind the curtain. We are told that Jesus was raised from the dead as the … [Read more...]
An Honest Look at Our Sin
Jesus was crucified next to two violent felons (Luke 23:39-43). One of them was saved and received eternal life on his dying day. We look at this account as an exceptional and staggering demonstration of grace. But I would suggest to you that this is essentially the story of every individual who experiences the grace and mercy of Jesus. There is … [Read more...]
The Dark Side of Advent
We generally prepare for Christmas by decorating our homes, attending parties, eating too much, and opening gifts. We entertain pleasant thoughts of a placid baby in an idyllic rural setting on a calm night. But for John the Baptist, Jesus’ coming triggered an radically different response. He called people to repent. He said, “…after me comes one … [Read more...]
A Glimpse Into Our Future
The apostle John acknowledged that “what we will be has not yet appeared” (1 John 3:2a). We are told that there will be a resurrection of the dead and God’s Word extends many promises about life after death. But the grave is like a thick veil and we are not able to see beyond it. But John goes on to say, “but we know that when [Christ] appears we … [Read more...]
Is Jesus Crying for You?
Today we will consider Jesus’ final entry into the city of Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Up to this point, Jesus had been avoiding the major cities because “his time had not yet come.” But now he arrives at the biggest city at the biggest moment. The crowds were pouring into the city for the Feast of Passover. The atmosphere was electric. Just … [Read more...]
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