The Word to the World
The cross of Jesus Christ is, of course, at the heart of Christianity. We sing about it, speak about it, put it on or in our church buildings, and, hopefully, preach it. We talk a lot about the cross but, practically, what difference does it
The cross of Christ is the crux of the matter. That is not a mere play on words but the firm conviction of every disciple of Jesus. Without the cross, there is no gospel. Mark wanted his readers to appreciate that the one who died
Because he was devoted to doing the Father’s will, when offered relief, Jesus was compelled by duty and devotion to say, “No.” He refused the drink because embracing hardship was more important than escaping it. In a world that is quick to “take a drink”
In the 1940s and 50s, there was a historical education television and radio show called “You Are There.” The show would highlight a particular historical event in the form of a virtual time warp, encouraging the viewer/listener to pretend as if they were there. There