The Way of Suffering
Last week, we began our journey through The Way of the Cross by looking at The Way of Trust—Jesus’ trust in the Father’s Word, plan, and protection, even in the wilderness of temptation.
Today, we see Jesus continuing on that path, walking toward suffering with full knowledge of what awaits Him in Jerusalem.
The Christian life is not one of avoiding suffering but following Christ through it. Today, we learn what it means to walk The Way of Suffering.
Peace and quiet
When we face difficult challenges in life, sometimes the best thing is to stop speaking. May we quietly wait for the Lord’s salvation to come in our suffering and, finally, when Christ returns.
The bigger picture
As we continue in this season of Easter, we celebrate the victory that Christ has won for us over death and reflect on what that means for how we live our lives here on earth. The apostle Peter delivers a sermon which describes how the people denied Jesus and had him killed, yet somehow it was all according to God’s plan to bring life to the world.
Stations of the Cross
We anticipate what is to come on Sunday, but we wait until then to celebrate with the church around the world. Until then, we sit in awe and thankfulness for what Christ was willing to endure for us and for all people.
The counter-cultural cross
The cross of Jesus is counter-cultural in almost every way. Christians are called to carry their own crosses, going against the grain just as much.
Challenge, products, hope (Ro. 5:1–5)
Paul talks about the Trinity by talking about our daily lives. He explains why the Triune God matters for us.