Tag Archives: cross

The Plot

But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” (NIV) John 12:32 TUESDAY Jesus’ authority is challenged and questioned by the religious leaders, only to have His answers silence His accusers. The crowds … Continue reading

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His Final Week

Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the leaders among the people were trying to kill him. Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all … Continue reading

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Extravagant Love

Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (NIV) John 12:3 It’s … Continue reading

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God’s Initiative

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (NIV) John 3:17 The cross was an act undertaken by God. The Father was not a passive spectator, but … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Sacrifice

This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month you must deny yourselves and not do any work– whether native-born or an alien living among you–because on this day atonement will be … Continue reading

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