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Easter 2026: “The Risen Christ Goes Before Us” (Mark 15:40-16:8)
Mark’s Easter story contains three pieces of good news: “He is risen!” The good news of what God had done for us in the past. Death has been defeated! “He is going ahead of you.” The good news of what Jesus is doing for us in the present. Whatever difficulties lie ahead, Jesus is meeting […]
Continue readingMarch 29: “The Passion of Christ” (Psalm 22:6-21)
On the cross, Jesus oscillates between his suffering and his trust in the Father. But Jesus does not let his suffering and abandonment tempt him to doubt the Father’s love. Jesus completely trusts the Father till the end and prays for deliverance. Though Jesus could have saved himself from the cross, he endured the cross […]
Continue readingMarch 22: “The Forsaken Savior” (Psalm 22:1-5)
By quoting Psalm 22, Jesus is inviting us to understand his death. While Jesus was hung on the cross, darkness fell upon the whole land at noon, for three hours. Darkness signified God’s judgment. Jesus felt forsaken because God’s wrath against humanity was poured out on him. Because God’s wrath was spent on Jesus, God’s […]
Continue readingMarch 15: “The Victorious King” (Psalm 110)
In Psalm 110, God makes three promises concerning the Messiah: First, Jesus will reign over the nations as the king at God’s right hand. Second, Jesus will serve as God’s High Priest forever. Third, Jesus will crush his enemies on the day of his wrath. We find our atonement in the ministry of Jesus as […]
Continue readingMarch 8: “The Good Shepherd” (Psalm 23)
Psalm 23 points to Jesus as Our Good Shepherd. The shepherd provides, guides, and protects, ensuring that all the needs of the sheep are met. But most of all, the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep so that they can live eternally in God’s House. Is Jesus “MY” shepherd? How have you […]
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