Dr. David Swanson | There are many ways in which our culture is teaching us how to be 'saved' or who is able to do the saving. However, Christ is revealed as the One mediator, the one true Savior of the world. There is no other. 1 Timothy 2:5

Dr. Case Thorp | So if Christ has overcome our sin, then what's the point of the law now? Romans 3:20

Dr. David Swanson | Jesus declares that it's over, but we don't fully grasp what that means.  It means the work of our redemption (chapter 3) is over - there is nothing left for us to do - but we seem to struggle in getting that message.  We have not appropriated it into our lives which, in turn, keeps us from fulfilling the purpose for which God redeemed us - HIs Kingdom and His glory! John 19:30

Dr. David Swanson | We are careful in our relationship with God. We want to go part way, but not all the way. We don't want to be so committed that others think us strange. So we hold back. We don't use our gifts. We don't really, fully commit. Jesus did. It's time for us as well. Luke 23:44-49

Dr.  David Swanson | The two thieves provide a stark contrast in how people approach Jesus.  One is the way of death  - blame and self-righteousness, the other is humble - and the way of salvation - which are we?  Luke 23:35-43

Dr. David Swanson | As the embodiment of sin, Jesus knew the complete rejection of the Father - he was the "derelict" of the Father - on our behalf. Mark 15:33-37

Dr. Jack Peebles | Build on ideas about the Body of Christ - family of God - community (neighborhoods, vocations).  John 19:25-27

Dr. David Swanson | We must reflect on the truth that we are culpable in the death of Jesus.  We are the ones who "grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow." Luke 23:26-34

Dr. David Swanson | Looking at idolatries, we thirst for the things of God, but we try to quench them with many other things.  Only in Christ do we find the living water that quenches all thirst. John 19:26-30

Dr. David Swanson | The Law of God demands our perfect obedience, a requirement that is beyond us.  Will use this to talk about the Fall (and idolatries) as we lead into Lent. Matthew 22:37-40