In this passage, John assures us that the details of Christ’s death occurred in a way that brought Scripture to complete fulfillment. The Psalmist wrote the Messiah in his time of disgrace and shame would be offered wine vinegar to drink (Psalms 69:21). The prophet Zechariah foretold the piercing of...

Adam stood in the middle of the garden, enveloped in exquisite beauty. The world was there for his delight—succulent fruits, majestic trees, green pastures, sparkling waters, striking animals. He was the master of them all. Yet as Adam stood gazing at this grandeur, he was overcome with a powerful feeling...

The Psalmist's question in Psalm 11:3 cuts deep: "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" This cry resonates through the ages, echoing during times of personal turbulence, societal unrest, or when the very things we hold dear seem to crumble around us. Imagine losing a loved one,...

As we observe other people in our day-to-day lives, we of course see the outside of the body – the hair, the clothes, the skin. Only if we know them might we know what’s going on inside. The outward appearance does not reveal whether they are strong and healthy or...

The story that Jesus portrays is about building correctly. He provides a blueprint to prepare us for the storms of life. He knows storms will come to all houses and makes it clear that the foundation the house is built on matters. This determines whether the structure will ‘weather the...