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The hills of Judea and Jerusalem are mostly barren limestone so that they couldn't bury Christ in the ground.

The hills of Judea and Jerusalem are mostly barren limestone so that they couldn't bury Christ in the ground.

Good Friday Meditation: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Bury Jesus

Nov 23

Jesus eliminated the barrier that separated God from humanity.

Jesus eliminated the barrier that separated God from humanity.

Three Supernatural Events at the Cross: A Meditation on Christ’s Final Hours

Nov 22

Sin has been paid for through the sacrifice of Jesus, God in the flesh. “It is finished!”

Sin has been paid for through the sacrifice of Jesus, God in the flesh. “It is finished!”

Tetelestai: Understanding the Meaning of Jesus’ Sixth Saying

Nov 21

Christ came to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Christ came to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

The Forsaken Cry and the Thirst of Christ During Jesus’ Seven Last Sayings

Nov 20

Even in His pain, Christ was still caring for those around Him.

Even in His pain, Christ was still caring for those around Him.

The Crucifixion Explained: Jesus’ Third Saying and the Darkness at Noon.

Nov 19

Yes, death is not the end of our existence—there is life after this life.

Yes, death is not the end of our existence—there is life after this life.

Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise: Jesus’ Promise to the Repentant Thief.

Nov 18

Remarkably, He forgave the soldiers, even as they were casting lots for His clothing.

Remarkably, He forgave the soldiers, even as they were casting lots for His clothing.

The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus: A Meditation on His First Words from the Cross

Nov 17

hey did not understand that His mission was to be the Atonement

hey did not understand that His mission was to be the Atonement

Meditating on the Crucifixion: Jesus’ Words of Forgiveness Amid His Deepest Suffering

Nov 16

The crucifixion site is also important. It was probably outside the city gate and near a road where people would pass by.

The crucifixion site is also important. It was probably outside the city gate and near a road where people would pass by.

The Place of the Skull: Exploring the True Location and Meaning of Golgotha

Nov 15

We witness rebellious men acting at their worst toward the Creator of the Universe.

We witness rebellious men acting at their worst toward the Creator of the Universe.

Jesus on the Via Dolorosa, the Road to Calvary

Nov 14

He would have been shocked to hear he was being released and that someone else was taking his place.

He would have been shocked to hear he was being released and that someone else was taking his place.

Jesus or Barabbas: The Day Love Took Our Place

Nov 13

Under God's sovereign hand, the Father gave His Son to us as our substitutionary sacrifice for sin.

Under God's sovereign hand, the Father gave His Son to us as our substitutionary sacrifice for sin.

By His Wounds We Are Healed: Isaiah’s Prophecy Fulfilled in Christ

Nov 12

Luke wrote that Pilate's reason for flogging Jesus was to pacify the Jews. "Therefore, I will punish him and then release him"

Luke wrote that Pilate's reason for flogging Jesus was to pacify the Jews. "Therefore, I will punish him and then release him"

The Scourging of Jesus: Love Displayed Through Suffering

Nov 11

Pilate, at least, was open to spiritual things, asking Jesus, "What is truth?" (John 18:38).

Pilate, at least, was open to spiritual things, asking Jesus, "What is truth?" (John 18:38).

Jesus Before Pilate and Herod: The Trial of an Innocent King

Nov 10

The real trial took place illegally during the previous night before Annas and Caiaphas.

The real trial took place illegally during the previous night before Annas and Caiaphas.

Isaiah’s Prophecy Fulfilled in Jesus' Unlawful Proceedings.

Nov 9

Are you going through a situation similar to Peter's, something that is breaking your heart before God?

Are you going through a situation similar to Peter's, something that is breaking your heart before God?

Peter's Training Through Brokenness.

Nov 8

This testimony by Luke is not so much about Peter's failure as it is about his brokenness and repentance.

This testimony by Luke is not so much about Peter's failure as it is about his brokenness and repentance.

Peter's Third Denial: Repentance, and God's Forgiving Grace

Nov 7

Be cautious when fear shows up in your life, for “Fear is the tax that conscience pays to guilt”

Be cautious when fear shows up in your life, for “Fear is the tax that conscience pays to guilt”

Peter's Three Denials: Lessons from the Courtyard Fire on Fear

Nov 6

This experience would strengthen him once he was restored to dependence on Christ.

This experience would strengthen him once he was restored to dependence on Christ.

Peter's Lesson on Overconfidence and God's Transforming Grace.

Nov 5

The first warning sign we see in Peter is that He followed Christ at a distance.

The first warning sign we see in Peter is that He followed Christ at a distance.

From Following at a Distance to Warming by the Enemy's Fire:

Nov 4

Why didn’t the 450-600 men attack Peter and the disciples?

Why didn’t the 450-600 men attack Peter and the disciples?

Jesus' 'I AM' Power and the Healing of Malchus

Nov 3

Again, in the Gospels, we see Jesus adding the name of God to different aspects of His character.

Again, in the Gospels, we see Jesus adding the name of God to different aspects of His character.

The “I AM” Statement During Jesus’ Arrest in Gethsemane

Nov 2

In the Garden of Gethsemane, a spiritual battle unfolded in the unseen realm against Jesus.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, a spiritual battle unfolded in the unseen realm against Jesus.

The Agony in Gethsemane: Jesus' Struggle to Drink the Cup.

Nov 1

There was only ONE WAY, and it involved God Himself becoming the substitute.

There was only ONE WAY, and it involved God Himself becoming the substitute.

God's Silence: The Unanswered Cry of Gethsemane

Oct 31

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