Tag Archives: Jesus’ sacrifice

Tomorrow; May 22, 2023


Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. On one level this goes without saying, but much of the time we act like it’s not true. Making plans isn’t bad, … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; April 4, 2023


Matthew 26:53 “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” This is a verse I always reference when I’m telling the story of the … Continue reading

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Psalm 22; March 25, 2023


Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? You could say that this is the most miraculous of all the Psalms, because in it David describes in remarkable detail the situation of Jesus on the cross. Jesus … Continue reading

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Christ’s Attitude; February 6, 2023


Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. The Japanese links the magnificent description of Christ’s attitude in verses 6-11 explicitly with what Paul has said in verses 3-4. That’s not to say that those … Continue reading

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November 20, 2013


Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.” This verse is the source of such dearly loved hymns as “There Is … Continue reading

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March 25, 2013


John 18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” This is a point that I mention almost every time I talk about the cross, which is frequently. That is, … Continue reading

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