but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” JESUS PORTRAYS PARENTAL HONORING. On the cross we behold…

Christ's second statement came in response to the request of the dying thief. Before considering Christ's reply, let us first ponder what precipitated them. Christ’s crucifixion between two thieves fulfilled His Father’s plan. There are no accidents in a world governed by God. The Sovereign God is presiding…

And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers…

and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Jesus oriented “The Lord’s Prayer” to reorient our hearts because our hearts fluctuate between order and disorder. We need daily ordering, and this is the Lord’s design for prayer. In this section, Jesus wants to reorient our relationship…

A bar called Drummond's, in Mt Vernon, Texas began construction on an expansion of their building, hoping to "grow" their business. In response, the local Southern Baptist Church started a campaign to block the bar from expanding - petitions, prayers, etc. About a week before the bar's grand reopening,…

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength…