As we noticed in the context of Peter's denial of Christ, the dichotomies between the lines throughout the betrayal, trial, arrest, and execution of Christ are striking. (27:1) When morning…
Luke's gospel provides supernatural 'behind the scenes' perspective on these moments featured in all four gospels. As to the denial of Peter – we learn that this event had been…
A casebook contains a collection of records illustrating specific instances used for reference and instruction normally in fields of study such as medicine or law. In this sense Psalm 65…
How often do any of us sit down with physical pen and paper to compose a letter and actually send it to someone? In spite of our modern conveniences, this…
Paul's prayer in the Colossian prologue explores and applies the glorious transformational possibilities for believers predicated upon the glory of Christ. Our recent message from this passage expounded verses 15-20.…
The significance of the events we read of today is underscored in many ways throughout the text. One example is the detail and frequency of the gospel record. All three…
Psalm 64 expands the application value of perennially comforting truths celebrated in Psalm 27, where David asks himself rhetorically “Whom shall I fear?”. In spite of the surrounding encampments of…
Perhaps the most familiar pictures of Christ in our culture, broadly speaking, are the traditional associations of Jesus with Christmas time. The manager scene is magical and tender, the kings,…
The contextual emphasis of this chapter of Jesus' journey to the cross could not be more clear (56) “ all this has taken place that the scriptures of the prophets…
The multifaceted, multilayered richness of the Gospel record demands a trained eye for some of its most brilliant, literary gems. Matthew 26 begins to usher in the events of Calvary…