Oct 7, 2015 | Christian Living, Psalms, The Bible
Psalm 24 is called a Psalm of Ascent. It leads us upward to the hill of the Lord, to the high place where the temple is built upon a rock. Pay attention to the ways in which you, the reader, are led upward toward the throne of God as you read this Psalm. After the...
Apr 1, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
The way of power, the way of prestige, the way of great reward, comes via the way of the cross, the way of service, the way of suffering. Even Jesus’ own disciples didn’t understand this. Mark’s gospel presents us with a kind of living parable: Jesus...
Mar 30, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
No one understood the nature of Jesus’ Messiahship as He journeyed up to Jerusalem—not even the disciples who were closest to Jesus. Jesus explained to them repeatedly that His role was not that of the nationalistic military conqueror they had expected, but they...
Mar 25, 2015 | Culture, The Bible
When Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” (Mark 8:30) Jesus accepted the Messianic title at this point though prior to this He had customarily silenced those who called Him the Christ....
Jan 19, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
The Jewish Christians in the Hellenistic city of Philadelphia endured severe persecution at the hands of their own friends, neighbors, and family members. The Lord addressed these embattled believers in Revelation 3: I know your works. Behold, I have set before you...
