It is Palm Sunday 2024. On this day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But what is the victory being remembered? Prior to entering Jerusalem for the final Pascha celebration during His earthly assignment, Jesus calls His disciples to commandeer a colt: “And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the … Continue reading What so significant about Jesus Christ riding into Jerusalem upon a donkey?
Are Only a Few People Saved? A Look at the Narrow Gate in Luke 13:22-30.
Jerusalem. That is where Jesus Christ was going. Luke mentioned Jesus going “on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem” (Lk. 13:22) [1] The Lord had an assignment in Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be the place where the central event of God’s unfolding plan of redemption takes place, and Jesus goes there … Continue reading Are Only a Few People Saved? A Look at the Narrow Gate in Luke 13:22-30.
Ashes to Ashes…But Something More
Ashes for Ash Wednesday. But what is this darkened soot placed upon my forehead? This dirt? It is an echo back to our primal memories. We are but dust and to dust we shall return. We are mortals with expiration dates. But the Lord God formed Adam from the dirt and breathed into his nostrils … Continue reading Ashes to Ashes…But Something More
Easter Sunday 2023: He has Risen!
I wish everyone blessings on this glorious Resurrection Sunday. He has risen! He has risen indeed! Mark tells us that after the Sabbath, when the sun had risen, that Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went to the tomb where the body of Jesus was laid. They asked themselves, “Who will roll … Continue reading Easter Sunday 2023: He has Risen!
Easter Sunday 2022
Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Allelujah… — Charles Wesley This is Resurrection Sunday. It is the day remember the resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What happened is the crux of all Christianity. If Christ did not rise from the dead, we are the most pitiful. Paul testifies: “For I delivered to … Continue reading Easter Sunday 2022