Zechariah’s Carol: Christmas and the Big Reminder
Mark Howard
The Holiday season is packed full of things to remember – gifts to pick up, cards to send out, flights to catch, ovens to preheat… Amid this busy season of remembering, Zechariah’s song in Luke 1:67-79 reminds us of something much more important: That God is a God who remembers his promises and who kept […]
Mary’s Carol – Christmas and the Big Reversal
Mark Howard
In 1963, Bob Dylan wrote those famous words that fit well with the turmoil and transition many face today: “the times they are a-changing”. In Luke 1:46-55, Mary sings a similar song about a big reversal, but one that is good news for all of us, if we have the humility to hear.
The Centerpiece of Faith
David Royes
Good Friday: Biblical authors assume that their readers know what crucifixion is. Their emphasis was hardly the details of crucifixion or the agony of the cross. Luke shows that the cross is a portrayal of righteousness, a display of human foolishness, and a celebration of justice.
The Cross Comes Into View
David Royes
Palm Sunday: Luke 9 is a turning point in the gospel of Luke, where Jesus begins his journey toward Jerusalem, and the cross comes into view. Luke emphasizes that Jesus’ ambition is misunderstood, shows that discipleship is explained, and reminds his readers that salvation is secure. For Further Discussion How do we see the concept […]