Crucified…Yet a Risen Savior

Jesus yielded Himself – totally yielded Himself – to God’s plan of salvation.  God’s plan was to cover the sins of all who receive Him as Savior and Lord.  And that plan included the cross. Because Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient to death on the cross God has exalted Him: (NASB) Philippians 2:9-11 “For […]

Psalm 22 – the Suffering Messiah

As Jesus hung on that cross in the relentless heat of the sun, and then darkness covered the earth.  It has been said that God the Father turned His back on His Son because the sins of the world (your sins) were on Jesus. Jesus cried out the very words of Psalm 22:1 “MY GOD, […]

Jesus Was God; Jesus Is God

This week the followers of Christ are remembering the suffering and the sacrifice which Jesus made on the altar of the cross for us. We are to have the same attitude of humility which Jesus exhibited.  His humility was exhibited by submission to His Father’s plan for you and me. Jesus is God and worthy […]

“Come”…“Rest”…Be Comforted…

“Come”.  Jesus came to give us this invitation to life.  As this week is headed toward Friday and then Easter, think about His invitation and His sacrifice for you. When trials come – and they do – weariness and burdensome pressures bear down.  There is One Who can give rest in the middle of the […]

Jesus Foretold His Death and Resurrection

Who is Jesus?  Today, many say He is an historical figure, a prophet, a teacher, a good man…the followers of Christ say that He is the Christ (Messiah – the Anointed One of God), the Son of the living God, Savior, and coming King. Why is it important to know that Jesus foretold His death […]

Prayer of the Week

      (NASB) John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 ‘For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” How do […]