Matthew 26: The Last Supper and the Lord's Supper pt 2 of 4

That’s one prophecy from the book of Jeremiah. We pick up the strand of God’s redemption history in Zech 11. Zechariah was another prophet who came upon the scene after Jeremiah. While the Israelites were captives in Babylon and the temple lie in ruins, Babylon was...

Marianne Meye Thompson on Letting Go in Lent

Marianne Meye Thompson (MDiv ’78) George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Many Christians practice the discipline of “giving up” something for Lent–a favorite food, such as chocolate or coffee, or a favorite...

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...

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...

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...