Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Two criminals were part of the crucifixion story. A thief hung either side of Jesus, suffering death on the cross. Think of the two thieves as representatives for the binary...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Here it is. Nailed to and hanging from a cross. The Roman soldiers have cast lots for His clothing. The crowd has hurled a never ending stream of...
When we think of Easter and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, we often think of the iconic hymn The Old Rugged Cross. The lyrics are rich: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,The emblem of suffering and shame,And I love that old cross where the Dearest...
Jesus begins His trek to Golgatha. Once there, he will be nailed to the cross, crucified that we might be reconciled to our Creator and have eternal life. #Easter2023, 13/42
It’s FridayJesus is prayingPeter’s a sleepingJudas is betrayingBut Sunday’s comin’ It’s FridayPilate’s strugglingThe council is conspiringThe crowd is vilifyingThey don’t even knowThat Sunday’s comin’ It’s FridayThe disciples are runningLike sheep without a...