It’s Good Friday. The death of Jesus is for anyone who believes His sacrifice is everything we need for the forgiveness of our sins. When Jesus was crucified, we and all of our sin died with Him on the cross. He willingly suffered the penalty of our rebellion and paid the price for our pardon.Continue reading “It’s Friday…What An Exchange!”
Author Archives: Vic Alvarado
It’s Friday…It’s Still Not Beyond Us
Have you ever asked Jesus for a favor? We all have. So did James and John. They asked Jesus for a huge favor. They wanted to sit next to His throne in The Kingdom. Were they envisioning a heavenly kingdom when they asked? Or reigning from Jerusalem independently of Rome? Either way, they were outContinue reading “It’s Friday…It’s Still Not Beyond Us”
It’s Friday…His Claim is Exclusive
Jesus made a scandalous claim. No one would have complained if He had simply taught about God. No one would have been upset if He simply presented His take on the Scriptures. But He went much further. He presented Himself. He didn’t simply propose a way to God, He proposed Himself as the unique entranceContinue reading “It’s Friday…His Claim is Exclusive”
It’s Friday… No Guessing Game
In the garden, Jesus has been praying with deep sorrow and an overwhelmed spirit. He knows what He faces the next day – torture and death. Ridicule and shame. The sins of the world on His human shoulders. If ever there was a time to be self-absorbed, this was it. “How then would the ScripturesContinue reading “It’s Friday… No Guessing Game”
It’s Friday…Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhh. Don’t Tell Anyone. That’s basically what Jesus said to the demons He cast out and people He healed. The command is frequent in the gospel of Mark – “the Markan secret,” it’s called – but it is quoted in all the gospels. Apparently, the Messiah who came to proclaim the Good News of His KingdomContinue reading “It’s Friday…Don’t Tell Anyone”
It’s Friday…Join The Rebellion
The scene is almost ludicrous. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is surrounded by a hostile, armed crowd. He has been walking weaponless throughout the streets of Jerusalem with compassion in His voice and healing in His hands, but compassion and healing are a little too suspicious for powerful people. So they come, burning with angerContinue reading “It’s Friday…Join The Rebellion”
It’s Friday…That’s How His Love Behaves
It’s the season of Lent. Sacrifice is the buzz word. Jesus’ life can be described as a life of sacrifice, can’t it? Not only on the Cross did He pour out His blood to redeem us from our sins, but during His service on earth. He worked long hours; washed others’ feet; brought physical healingContinue reading “It’s Friday…That’s How His Love Behaves”
It’s Friday…Are You Up For It?
What is Jesus like? Forget the Hollywood portrayals – they are only guessing about His expressions, movements, and morals. What did He say about Himself in Scripture? According to His words and His deeds, what is He like? He prefers forgiveness over condemnation; He is merciful to those in all sorts of pain; He hatesContinue reading “It’s Friday…Are You Up For It?”
It’s Friday…Live Recklessly
Those of us who claim a relationship with God have placed our trust in Him. But when it comes to daily living, we tend to trust a lot of other sources of help as well. Few of us have learned to trust The Lord alone. We usually trust The Lord and financial resources, medical research,Continue reading “It’s Friday…Live Recklessly”
It’s Friday…God Means To Be Enjoyed
It’s Valentine’s Day. God love you and me, and He love us not because of who we are, but because of who He is. Jesus said this about God the Father – “The Father Himself loves you because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.” (John 16:27) If we readContinue reading “It’s Friday…God Means To Be Enjoyed”
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