Jesus Christ is, in fact, an expression of the temper of the whole New Testament. For explaining the cross, the New Testament uses many images, many categories, many modes of thought blended together. These various categories and modes of thought serve to enrich our understanding of the cross and its meaning. 1. Sacrifice The crossContinue reading “Categories of the Cross”
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We Sometimes Bring It on Ourselves
Reading: Luke 19:41-44 Reflection: In Luke’s Gospel, as Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem was nearing its destination, Jesus paused, looked over the city and wept because he knew that his people were refusing to see the truth about the world and about God’s desire for them. Then, he continued into the city, cleansed the Temple,Continue reading “We Sometimes Bring It on Ourselves”
Worship Isn’t Worship Till We Serve
Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Reflection: There is so much in this famous passage from Paul’s letter to the Romans that we could spend weeks unpacking it all. After speaking, in the earlier chapters of this book, about our human condition of brokenness and sin, and God’s solution in Christ, Paul affirms God’s love and the powerContinue reading “Worship Isn’t Worship Till We Serve”