Christ demonstrated the ultimate expression of love for us. 33 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 34 Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 35 Some of the bystanders misunderstood and … Continue reading Ultimate Expression of Love
Behold the Lamb of God
29The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' 31I myself did not know him, but for this purpose … Continue reading Behold the Lamb of God
How Many Kings
Luke describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The attitude of the crowd on Sunday is quite different from what it will be on Friday. Jesus is greeted with praise and honor. On Friday, the cheers have turned to jeers and cursing. As I was reading through Luke I am reminded that none of this took Jesus … Continue reading How Many Kings
Holy Week — Monday
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 (NLT) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VPzjLFwzes And Can It … Continue reading Holy Week — Monday
Easter and Good Intentions
Well, it is almost 10 PM and I haven't gotten a post for Easter written. I try to post something each day between Palm Sunday and Easter. However, things just haven't worked out as planned. Between church, family and other responsibilities it is has been a busy week. According to the Big Guy it is … Continue reading Easter and Good Intentions
Holy Week: Wednesday
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 for … Continue reading Holy Week: Wednesday
Holy Week: Tuesday
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 … Continue reading Holy Week: Tuesday
The Dee Zone 