As we witness confirmations in our Lutheran church, we are reminded of our commitment to our faith. In Revelation 2:10, Jesus promises the crown of life to those faithful unto death. Jesus wore our crown of shame, bearing our sins on the cross, so we may inherit eternal life.
Why do we call God Father? Beyond being our Creator and Provider, it's through faith in Christ that we're adopted into His family.
Pastor Don Moldstad compares the constant reminder of mortality to a "Death Church." We find hope in Jesus' resurrection, which brings us into the "Life Church." Through Christ, death is overcome, offering believers eternal life.
Historically, even non-Christians acknowledge Jesus's existence and empty tomb. 1 Corinthians 15 explains death entered through Adam, our ancestor, but through Christ, a new lineage of life is offered. Believing in Jesus grafts us into this living lineage, ensuring our future resurrection like Christ, the firstfruit.
Prove to me that Jesus rose from the dead. Can you?
I don't know if we always totally appreciate just how awesome the events of the Bible really were.
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Happy Easter everyone. Today is a good day to go and tell jokes.
Isaiah 53 describes the affliction Jesus would suffer, but it also explains why he suffered those things.
It's interesting to think about, Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples and then the very next day he gives himself as the sacrificial lamb for the forgiveness of sins.
Today as we begin our celebration of Holy Week, we meditate on Isaiah 53 and its prophetic message about our Savior from sin. We'll come back to this text in our Good Friday Devotion. (Look for new devotions this week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.)
Today, we consider the final statement made about Jesus during his suffering and death.
Someone not long ago asked this question how many people did our Lord Jesus heal during the three years of his public ministry?
