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On the Worst Day of Your Life, Jesus Has Been Praying for You

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“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that You know Me” (Luke 22:34). The words must have hung in the air for a moment, pointed and powerful. The disciples had just been arguing, to the last man, about who was to be the greatest in [...]

I Have Fervently Desired to Eat This Passover With You

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It was the eve of the crucifixion – the pivotal event in the course of human history. Jesus’ entire life had led to the upcoming moments. He knew the pain and hardship before Him, and as He gathered His early followers around Him, He made this pronouncement: “I have fervently desired to eat this Passover [...]

A Man of Little Consequence but Great Esteem

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“Yahweh, our Lord, how magnificent is Your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with Your majesty. Because of Your adversaries, You have established a stronghold from the mouths of children and nursing infants to silence the enemy and the avenger. When I observe Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon [...]

The True Vision Without Which People Perish

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“Where there is no vision, the people perish . . .” – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) It’s an often quoted verse in leadership settings, used as a charge for pastors and organizational leaders to form mission statements, articulate goals, and inspire movement forward. It’s also taken completely out of context. I appreciate this clarification from Jared [...]

I Am a Man of Flowing Robes

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“Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive greater punishment” (Luke 20:46-47). “Beware,” says Jesus. Beware of [...]

Does Love Win at the Cross?

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Yes. And no. If you mean that love wins, because God is love, and at the cross, sinners are showed the insurmountable, unachievable, and irrevocable love of God in Christ, then love wins. But if you mean that love wins at the expense of something else, then the answer might be no. See, if there [...]

We Are Rich

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John Piper recently wrote about Paul’s usage of the word ploutos which is translated “riches.” Here are some examples: The riches of God’s kindness and forbearance and patience. (Romans 2:4) The riches of God’s glory for vessels of mercy. (Romans 9:23) The riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33) The riches of God’s [...]

The Day No One Came to the Father But Through Him

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His disciples had seen Him angry before, but not like this. His fiery arguments with the religious leaders and naysayers had always been tenuous, but He always seemed to measure His words. But here, today, He had released Himself. The day had been an emotional one. It started out on a high note with people [...]

David, Goliath and the Gospel

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Where is Jesus in the story of David and Goliath? Matt Chandler here explaining the difference between a moralistic interpretation of the story of David and Goliath and a gospel-centered approach. For more information on The Gospel Project, check out the website.

“Teach Us To Pray”

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It’s a simple enough request. Like so many times recorded in the gospels, Jesus was praying and when He came back to His followers, they knew where He had been. So they asked Him: “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). What follows is Jesus’ answer to their [...]

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