A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: Mark 12:18–27 (also Matthew 22:23–32; Luke 20:27–40) There’s something strangely timeless about the way religious people try to trap Jesus with clever questions. In Mark 12, the Sadducees—a group that denied the resurrection—step forward with what they believe is an unanswerable riddle. Their question is tangled withContinue reading “When Questions Miss the Point”
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From Condemnation to Commission
Thru the Bible in a Year Walking with Matthew to the Cross and Beyond Today we arrive at the closing chapters of Matthew’s Gospel—chapters 27 and 28. These verses are more than the conclusion of a narrative; they are the pivot of human history. What began as betrayal and condemnation ends in victory and commissioning.Continue reading “From Condemnation to Commission”
Resurrecting Fear
The content discusses Herod Antipas’s fear and confusion regarding Jesus’s identity, highlighting the theme of how power and guilt distort perceptions of Christ. Despite various rumors labeling Jesus as a prophet, the true recognition of His divine nature challenges traditional views. Everyone must confront the question of Jesus’s identity, impacting their faith and lives.
Power Over Death
The narrative of Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter illustrates His authority over despair, death, and disbelief. Despite the finality of death, He invites faith and trust. The story emphasizes that delays in prayer don’t equate to denial, and Jesus personally enters our grief, reminding us that He specializes in the impossible.
Why Should I Believe Jesus?
The author compellingly argues for believing in Jesus based on His unique claims of divinity, supported by the New Testament and reactions of His contemporaries. The article highlights the evidence of Jesus’ resurrection as pivotal in validating His divine nature. Understanding and accepting Jesus as God incarnate transforms believers’ lives and worldview.
A Faith that Touches
Matthew 9:18-26 reveals the authority and compassion of Jesus over illness, death, and faith’s transformative power. This resonates with contemporary challenges and prompts a vibrant faith and communal ethic. Commentaries by Barclay and Sproul emphasize Jesus’ divine power, compassion, and the role of faith in facing life’s storms. Embrace these teachings for personal and communal transformation.
That Which Prevails Over Death
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, saying, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” 15 He *said to them, “But whoContinue reading “That Which Prevails Over Death”
Resurrection Doesn’t Serve the Algorithm
Can you remember any top world news headlines from April 9, 2023? What about headlines from April 17, 2022, or April 4, 2021? Probably 2020 was the only Easter in recent memory when you might remember what was happening in the world—but even that will fade from memory sooner than we expect. What we canContinue reading “Resurrection Doesn’t Serve the Algorithm”
A Modern Day Resurrection?
The New Testament writers universally claim Jesus rose from the dead, and they report he was seen by numerous eyewitnesses. Not only so, but history tells us some of these same eyewitnesses subsequently died for their faith. They were that sure Jesus rose from the dead. Was it likely they made the story up? NotContinue reading “A Modern Day Resurrection?”
The Aftermath of Easter
It’s not just the most important miracle ever. It’s not just the most astounding event in the life of the Messiah. It’s not just an essential item in your theological outline. It’s not just the reason for the most important celebratory season of the church. It’s not just your hope for the future. No, theContinue reading “The Aftermath of Easter”