Luke 23 records the details of Christ’s trial and crucifixion. It was the climax of a week filled with activity and emotions, especially for Christ’s followers. His miracles and teachings had gained the attention of both the people and the religious leaders. The week began with Jesus entering Jerusalem to the greeting of the cheering…
14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And…
Because of grace… God sent his son. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV Christ took my place. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died…
As I prepared for Holy Week this year the theme of Grace resounded. It is much easier to accept that somehow by doing the right things I can somehow make up for my short comings. The truth is that I just can’t, no human can. That it was God’s enormous love for us that he…
Throughout Lent and as I have been preparing for Easter Chris Tomlin’s At the Cross has been playing in my head. Holy Week is a time to reflect on what Christ has done for me. I know “sin” is topic that isn’t very popular or politically correct in our society. However, the simple truth is…