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One of the most stirring questions in the entire Bible was one asked by the Lord Jesus Christ when He said, "What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" It is difficult to think of a question that contains such stakes - such weighty issues. he answer should be obvious, shouldn't it? But, sadly, many people go through life without ever asking themselves this question. tragically, many are selling their souls a day at a time for things that just won't matter. What about you? Is there anything in this world that is worth losing your soul for? 

In today’s broadcast, evangelist Marvin Derksen takes a closer look at the scene at Calvary. There was the cross – the awful cross upon which Jesus suffered and died. There was the crowd looking on, showing by their actions the real attitudes of their hearts. And there was the cry – the cry of a repentant sinner on the verge of his own death. What an awful and yet an awesome place. Where do YOU stand at Calvary? 

It is so important to have right thoughts about Christ. This has a direct bearing not only on our eternal welfare but also on our daily Christian walk. The unsaved certainly do not think rightly about Him. Sadly their thoughts are confused and distorted concerning this lovely Person. Believers can also not fully appreciate His grace and awesomeness. The conclusion to this devotional message should kindle in our hearts more love and commitment to the One who loved us and gave Himself for us!

It is no secret that the Lord Jesus Christ divides. Wherever Christ went and whatever He said caused people to take sides – for or against. His message was so clear, so authoritative. A decision just had to be made. And it’s true today as well. Yes, everywhere Christ went, “there was a division because of Him”. So, where do YOU stand? Are you among the unbelievers who found every opportunity to find fault in Him? Or have you received Him as your Lord and Saviour? 

There is one word that describes true born-again Christians everywhere - the word is ‘forgiven’. What a wealth of blessing that one word contains! Do you know anything about the meaning of the word ‘forgiven’ in YOUR life? Can your sins be forgiven? Yes, surely they can! That’s what the gospel message is all about. 

A large portion of the gospels is concerned with one tremendously important event in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ - His crucifixion. Many people made choices for or against Christ that day, but this message is about one in particular - Pontius Pilate. Did he make the right one? Will you? 

You know, the Lord makes some surprising statements in His Word. Sometimes, you just have to stop and think about them. For example, John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." But there are two amazing truths in this one verse - that God SO loved the world and that God actually GAVE His only Son. What a statement! 

Some people complain that the Bible is hard to understand - that it takes years to study the scriptures to figure these things out. Well, these individuals need to read just one verse to dispel that notion.1 Timothy 1:15 says "This is a faithful saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chief". Why did the Lord Jesus Christ even come into this world? To save sinners! It's not hard to understand. It's a matter of acceptance.

Last week we discovered that the Bible has a lot to say about the very special commodity of time. First, that we need to learn lessons from our ‘time past’, and then use the ‘rest of our days’ in service to the Lord. Dr. Higgins continues with his subject today, specifically talking about our ‘leisure time’ in terms of purpose, priorities and pitfalls.