Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1) As believers fail in the flesh, brethren are to be there to help them up and not kick them …
When Jesus spoke His seventh phrase on the cross ─ Luke 23:46 ─ He was sealing our blessed assurance as He fulfilled the Gospel message. The proof would come in three days by His resurrection. At this moment on the cross, suspended between Heaven and earth, Jesus is bearing more …
When Jesus’ spoke His fourth phrase on the cross ─ Mark 15:25-34 ─ He had just entered the darkest phase of death that any man would ever face. It was here that the man Christ Jesus, who could not sin, was made into sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). As …
We see this in Matthew 19:16-26 where Jesus did not answer a man’s request for “eternal life” by saying, “Believe on Me!” Of all Bible examples we could have for Jesus running straight to a “sinner’s prayer,” bypassing or sugarcoating the necessities, this is it. Jesus gives this man a …
As prophesied in Isaiah 53:7, Jesus “opened not his mouth,” speaking no words as He went to the Cross. On the Cross, though, He fulfilled Isaiah 53:12, speaking seven phrases to make “intercession for the transgressors.” With seven Sundays until Easter, I want to write concerning His seven phrases which …
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