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He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32). I have a son. I love him more than my own … Continue reading
Category Archives: A Life Worthy
Back to Romans we go… What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31) For the record, the “this” above refers to the fact that God has predestined, … Continue reading
Resurrection Sunday He is Risen! …because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10). But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to … Continue reading
Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones (Zechariah 13:7b). We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD … Continue reading
Good Friday Betrayal and Sacrifice Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me (Psalm 41:9). Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him … Continue reading
The Thursday Before Easter Jesus, Our Passover Lamb The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when … Continue reading
“The time is coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took … Continue reading
I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting (Isaiah 50:6). … Continue reading
The Monday before Easter The Cleansing of the Temple …for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me (Psalm 69:9). Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; … Continue reading
Note: I’m pausing Romans as we celebrate Holy Week. Not that every week isn’t holy, but you know what I mean. I hope these excerpts from my book Easter–Beyond the Bunny help you explore the wonder of the Passion. If … Continue reading