So we talked about why it might be that we are hard of hearing when it comes to discerning the voice of God in our lives. There was the example of my son Jeremiah who has massive wax boulders in his ears so that when we speak to him, he can’t hear us, literally. The […]
Mark 1: Quest for the Real Jesus (Part 2 of 3)
An important prerequisite to hearing and seeing God is having a messenger in your life. Prior to Mark, we have to note that there were 400 years of silence from the end of the Old Testament to the beginning of the New Testament. God had sent prophet after prophet calling people to repent of their […]
Mark 1: Quest for the Real Jesus (Part 1 of 3)
How was everyone’s Easter? In preparation for Easter, I’ve been meditating on the 7 sayings of Jesus on the cross. If you get a chance to study those, I highly encourage you to do so! As I was doing the Good Friday thing, a question popped into my head — do I know the real […]
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #7
Tonight, we bring our Lenten journey to a close. We have examined and reflected on the Seven Last Words of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the Cross. So far, we have heard our Lord share these words: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” He shares with a repentant thief […]
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #6
It is finished (John 19:30). The Greek word is tetelestai. This word has 2 meanings in the Greek. First, it suggests that it is finished, perfected, fully completed, mission accomplished. Second, this word has a secular meaning which signifies a full payment of a debt.
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #5
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28) Back in the first century, whenever there was a crucifixion, you would find a band of women who would offer those being executed a wine vinegar mixture to dull the pain. And Jesus […]