In the era of social media and electronic communication, very few of us actually write letters any more. Instead, we write emails and send a lot of texts. Or, we may message people through Facebook or send out a “tweet.” And if you’re in the millennial...
The scene in Psalm 50 and Revelation 4–6 are mirror images.
Psalm 50 depicts God as the judge of all the earth, seated in glorious Zion, the temple mount. He summons all of heaven and earth to a great judgment. Only, this is not the judgment of the...
Why does John place the story of “doubting Thomas” at the climax of his gospel? Because John’s whole purpose is to call people to believe in Jesus of Nazareth—his claims about himself, his ministry, his death for sin, and especially his resurrection...
We’re missing some needed disbelief in our Christian experience. I don’t mean the kind that causes us to ultimately doubt what God promises us is true. I mean the kind of disbelief that the disciples experienced during their first meeting with Jesus...
We don’t normally give as much attention to the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. But out of all of the days that we celebrate during the passion week, it is this day that connects most with the life that we live as believers in...
I’m a Geek when it comes to Handel’s Messiah. I listen to it all year long. I love to analyze the way Handel matches the music to the biblical text. It’s sheer genius!
The libretto that Handel used was compiled by his friend and colleague, Charles...
When we read this amazing story, we’re riveted on Jesus and Peter because of Peter’s strong reaction. But let’s consider for just a moment that Jesus not only washed the feet of Peter, but he also washed the feet of Judas, the disciple who was about...
Matthew lets us know that the plot against Jesus is thickening. And in the midst of this terrible news, there is one woman, whose name is not even mentioned, humbly, lovingly, pouring out affection on the one who will give his life for her.
Even though Jesus is not yet suddenly and triumphantly returning to the temple as Malachi 3 prophesies, he still takes the temple by storm. For Jesus not only teaches and performs miracles, but he also masterfully handles any challenging question that...
When Jesus entered Jerusalem the Sunday before Passover, he took specific, detailed steps to style himself as the coming king. Matthew 21:6 says that the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. This was a carefully planned event. Jesus wanted...