Why is the cross foolish to the world? Today, R. C. Sproul points out why it is important we share the truth of the cross, even if the world denies Christ. To encourage you to listen to the message, I’ve turned answers given in the video into questions, while also sharing some key points. 1… Continue reading Christ Crucified (R. C. Sproul)
Tag: weakness
Desperate For Christ (Benefits Of Weakness)
How in the middle of storms can we sleep through the thunder? When everyone is struggling around us how do we have peace? In times of desperation, how do we turn to Jesus Christ? This is following yesterday's post- Desperate For Toilet Paper (Reckless Love Of God?) I was inspired to write about desperation after… Continue reading Desperate For Christ (Benefits Of Weakness)
Gospel Journey | Satan Claimed He Had “Authority”
(Updated Life Application: 07/01/2022) Satan said a lot of stuff to Christ to try to tempt Him. Last time, we started to cover the beginning of Christ's temptation and today we are going to finish it. There are some really interesting differences between Matthew and Luke especially. Let's dive in! Today's Reading: Matthew, 4:07-11 Mark… Continue reading Gospel Journey | Satan Claimed He Had “Authority”
Gospel Journey | Was Christ Tempted For Forty Days Or Fasting For Forty Days?
It feels like it has been a while since we have returned after the baptism of Jesus because last week instead of focusing on the New Testament I continued 2 Samuel. (Also, I had the last three posts of this section already written so...it's been awhile for me.) Easter is approaching the next few weeks and… Continue reading Gospel Journey | Was Christ Tempted For Forty Days Or Fasting For Forty Days?
Overcoming Temptation | When Temptation Breaks You
When we left off last time explaining more in detail how we have the choice to serve ourselves or Christ. When we serve ourselves and the longer we serve ourselves the less sensitive we will be to Christ and eventually, God will turn our hardened heart completely over to the flesh. The post left off with… Continue reading Overcoming Temptation | When Temptation Breaks You