“But they all cried out together, ‘Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas’— a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder.” The historical backdrop to these verses is important. Firstly, the time period was the week-long celebration of the Passover, which was the most significant Jewish […]
The One Who Gives
And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not […]
Offerings of Praise and Heartache
“Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.” This past Christmas, my 4-year-old son wanted to buy a gift for me. At this age, he does not earn money for chores, and yet, he needed money to purchase a gift for me. So, I gave him the money he needed, took him to the store, let him […]