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Jesus and Peter
Jesus had already had a private meeting with Peter after the disciples denial of Him. But this conversation is about Jesus loving Peter enough to restore him to leadership and Peter loving Jesus enou
Thomas saw and believed
All of the disciples had to be convinced that Jesus had truly defeated death and the grave. But Thomas gets singled out for being the last to see and believe. And thus, Jesus tells him and us that the
Resurrection for Christmas
Mary Magdalene finds the tomb of Jesus empty. But the evidence doesnt stop there. Before the morning is done, she will be the first witness of the resurrected Jesus. And she is sent to testify of wha
Buried for Exaltation
Jesus endured the shame and humiliation that we deserved even unto death on the cross. But after He commended His spirit back to the Father, what would be done with His battered and dead body? God pla
Finishing Well
Jesus on the cross finishes His journey well both as Substitute and as Example. He cares for His mother, teaching us the importance of family, in particular the family of God. He teaches us about th
Repentant Thief and Vindicated Judge
Part Two of The Judge Speaks The Judge gave warning to those who rejected Gods chosen Savior. Coupled with the warning is the offer of forgiveness for ones rejection of Jesus. The prayer of Jesus wa
The Judge Speaks
While continuing our tour of the closing chapters of Johns Gospel, we supplement our picture of the crucifixion with Lukes account of the Gospel story. Having been condemned, the Judge of all the ea
Enduring Shame with Hope
Jesus undoubtedly endured excruciating pain and suffering on our behalf before dying in our place on the cross. That is the substitutionary atonement. Sometimes overlooked in that is the shame, humili
Pilate and The King
The Jewish authorities had already decided to have Jesus executed and intended to get the Roman authorities to do the dirty work for them. Pilate however is uncooperative at first and decides to hear
Tempted and Tried
Ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Peter wasnt necessarily in the wrong place but he hadnt prepared himself (Luke 22:31-46) and when the test came, he failed miserably. What can we lear