On Second Thought Peter loved Jesus deeply, but love alone did not prevent misunderstanding. When Christ revealed that suffering and death awaited Him in Jerusalem, Peter immediately resisted the idea. Matthew 16:22 records Peter taking Jesus aside and rebuking Him, saying, “Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.” Peter couldContinue reading “WHEN SURRENDER FEELS LIKE LOSING”
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THE KING WHO STAYED ON THE CROSS
A Day in the Life of Jesus This morning, as we open our hearts again to the story of Jesus’ passion, we approach one of the most sobering scenes in all Scripture. The Gospels tell it with a simplicity that almost startles us: “And when they had crucified him…” (Matthew 27:35). No embellishment. No dramaticContinue reading “THE KING WHO STAYED ON THE CROSS”