2 Corinthians 4:7–15 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the … More A Reason to Suffer
Saul of Tarsus was the “Chief of Sinners.” Perhaps it would help to think of him as the great Middle Eastern terrorist of his day. He was a zealous worshiper who was most likely in Jerusalem at the Feast of Passover. Therefore, as a Pharisee and influential Jewish leader, he was most likely involved in the arrest, arraignment, and … More Do Something
Friends, do we find ourselves more interested in what Jesus immediately offers rather than who Jesus is and what Jesus desires? If so, we are in a large group of religious people who are finding Jesus somewhat interesting for the time being, but will find him not so fulfilling in the end. In the scriptural text at hand, Pilate had already … More Jesus in a Bottle
Unfathomable Grace 