For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. (2 Corinthians 13:4 ESV) Even the mighty Son of God experienced weakness while here on earth. Hanging on the cross, Jesus was too helpless to fight back shame…insult…suffering…death… Everyone watching couldn’t help but note how the One who saved others, couldn’t save HimselfContinueContinue reading “From Setback to Comeback”
Category Archives: Easter
Friends at Last
That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies. (Luke 23:12 NIV) Death has a way of reconciling people. We see this in today’s passage where two former enemies, Herod and Pilate, became friends. They both agreed that Jesus was innocent and didn’t deserve to die (Luke 23:13-15). Through Jesus’ death, notContinueContinue reading “Friends at Last”
Don’t be a Sadducee
The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. (Acts 4:1-2 NIV) The Sadducees were a Jewish sect at the time of JesusContinueContinue reading “Don’t be a Sadducee”
Do You Need a Resurrection?
Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.ContinueContinue reading “Do You Need a Resurrection?”
“He is Not Here – for He is Risen”
But the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:5-6 NIV) If there’s anything that captures my attention at a cemetery it’s the inscription on people’s headstones. Those few words that best sum up someone’s life. And let me tell you,ContinueContinue reading ““He is Not Here – for He is Risen””
You Will See Me
“Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.” (John 14:19 NIV) Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” (John 16:16 NIV) The Covid-19 pandemic taught usContinueContinue reading “You Will See Me”
Saved and Secure
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43 NIV) Beside Jesus were crucified two criminals – one on His right, the other on His left. They were both dying and needed saving. And while Jesus’ContinueContinue reading “Saved and Secure”
Last Words
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:26-27 NIV) A dying person’s final words are often about ensuring thatContinueContinue reading “Last Words”
A Friend for Life
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13 NIV) We often expect our friends to stick by us, especially when times are tough. However, it’s during our most difficult moments that we discover who our true friends are. Jesus certainly did. When the time came forContinueContinue reading “A Friend for Life”
Roll With It
The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples mayContinueContinue reading “Roll With It”
Rising with the Son 