The Obedience That Gives Us Hope

The Bible in a Year “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” —Romans 5:19, KJV Have you ever reached the end of a day and begun reviewing your spiritual failures as though you were adding up an unpaid bill? Perhaps youContinue reading “The Obedience That Gives Us Hope”

When Christ’s Obedience Becomes Our Hope

The Bible in a Year “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” —Romans 5:19, KJV Have you ever ended a day by reviewing everything you should have done differently? Perhaps you spoke impatiently, neglected an opportunity to help, or returned toContinue reading “When Christ’s Obedience Becomes Our Hope”

When Prayer Costs More Than Words

A Day in the Life There are moments in the Gospels—and echoed later in the epistles—when the inner life of Jesus is pulled back just enough for us to see the cost of His obedience. Hebrews 5:7 is one of those moments. “When He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tearsContinue reading “When Prayer Costs More Than Words”

When Righteousness Is Rejected

A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:1–5; Mark 14:1–2; Luke 22:1–2 The shadows were lengthening over Jerusalem. The city’s streets were crowded with pilgrims preparing for the Passover, a festival that celebrated God’s deliverance of His people from Egypt. Yet, as the lamps were being lit for worship, darkness gathered inContinue reading “When Righteousness Is Rejected”