The Call of the Cross Why did Jesus, facing death in Jerusalem, insist on going up to the famous city? Luke tells us, “when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to … Read More
I Gave My Life For Thee “He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again” (2 Corinthians 5:15). Located in the Bayerische Staatsmuseum in Munich … Read More
Bible Inspiration: The Crucifixion Clothes The Old Testament book of Psalms constituted the hymnal of the Jewish nation, containing a collection of 150 songs, laments, and praises by various authors. Since the Old Testament canon was very likely completed no … Read More
There is no question that Jesus had great love for his mother. During the day that Jesus hung on the cross, John records, “ When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith … Read More
In 1951, a Swedish author named Par Lagerkvist wrote a novel that won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1951. He entitled it, “Barabbas,” fictionally portraying the days that followed one of the more interesting characters during the last days … Read More