Psalm 22 records some event in the life of David in which he suffered extreme heartache. He felt desolate and disorientated. This is clear from vv. 1–2, 6–8, and 12–18. But amidst this heartache, David clung to God. He professed great confidence in God even as he confessed that he was confused by God. We see this in vv. 3–5 (in which he remembers the character and the past … [Read more...]
The Story of the Cross (Psalm 22:1–22)
It has been suggested that Psalms 22–24 form a deliberate trilogy, and that the common theme is that of Jesus as Shepherd. The New Testament reveals Jesus as “the good shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20), and “the Chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). It is said that these three psalms line up with this threefold theme in that Psalm 22 reveals Jesus as the … [Read more...]
The Full Gospel (Ephesians 1:19–20)
Back in 1981 I acquired and read Josh McDowell’s The Resurrection Factor. It is a great book in which McDowell offers credible evidence after credible evidence for the historicity of the resurrection. I came away from reading that book with wonderful renewed confidence in the undeniable reality of the gospel. McDowell helped me to understand that the gospel is true.[1. That, by … [Read more...]
Thank God, It’s Sunday (Matthew 28:1–20)
Well-known author and Bible teacher, Warren Wiersbe, once commented that one reason he goes to church on Sunday is because he wants to testify to others that Jesus Christ lives. In point of fact, this is the central truth that gives Sunday its significance. On Sunday, we remember that Jesus Christ lives, and therefore we can face the coming week—whatever it may hold—with … [Read more...]
O, My God, It’s Friday (Mark 15:30)
The Lord Jesus Christ was tempted His entire earthly sojourn. From the cradle to the cross, Jesus of Nazareth was tempted to sin. If He ever succumbed to temptation, we would not have a Saviour. The wilderness temptations are an important cameo into what Jesus experienced. These temptations were essential, for in His victory He fulfilled the antitype of being the true … [Read more...]