Scripture: Matthew 25:31–26:2 When Jesus spoke of His glorious return to judge the nations, He immediately reminded His disciples of His coming crucifixion. The timing is intentional—before the crown comes the cross. Before the glory comes the suffering. The destinies Jesus described are eternal. Heaven will be an endless day without night—perfect rest after warfare, … Continue reading The Cross Before the Crown
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Good Friday – Finding Hope in Suffering
Psalm 129 sets forth one notable feature of our journey of faith that we’d rather not talk about - suffering. In fact, many religions say that it’s an illusion. For some who profess faith in Christ, it causes them to abandon their journey of faith entirely. Where do we find hope when we suffer? Hear … Continue reading Good Friday – Finding Hope in Suffering
The Cradle, The Cross and The Crown
Cradle The cradle of Christmas proves that God is with us - Emmanuel. We are not alone in this world. We are not alone in our guilt, shame and struggle. We are not alone when we walk through the valley of the shadowlands. Cross The cross of Calvary proves that God is for us and … Continue reading The Cradle, The Cross and The Crown
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