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Why is the ascension (the going up of Jesus into heaven) so important? Does it mean Jesus has abandoned us? Far from it! expand

Why is the ascension (the going up of Jesus into heaven) so important? Does it mean Jesus has abandoned us? Far from it! He is eternally present and praying for us. back

Luke has a purpose in telling us about Jesus' resurrection appearance; it is so that we may have a reliable account not expand

Luke has a purpose in telling us about Jesus' resurrection appearance; it is so that we may have a reliable account not just of his bodily resurrection but his mandate to preach repentance and forgiveness of sins in his name, a task for which he will clothe them with power from on high. back

It is Resurrection Day, the first Easter. Jesus does not reveal himself physically until he does so in the pages of the expand

It is Resurrection Day, the first Easter. Jesus does not reveal himself physically until he does so in the pages of the Old Testament Scriptures. What he reveals there is both his salvation and his suffering. Both are necessary to our salvation. back

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is profoundly significant to humanity and the cosmos: it means he has accomplished expand

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is profoundly significant to humanity and the cosmos: it means he has accomplished what he set out to do (pay the penalty our rebellion justly deserves in the eyes of God), is alive today as Saviour and King, and promises eternal life to everyone who trusts in him, starting even now. back

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Jesus had every right and ability to turn away from the cup of suffering he was to bear, but didn't. His will was perfectly expand

Jesus had every right and ability to turn away from the cup of suffering he was to bear, but didn't. His will was perfectly aligned with the Father, and because ours are not, we must look to Jesus who is the obedient Son that we cannot be. His faithfulness to the cross is our salvation. back

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As Jesus shifts his ministry to Jerusalem he cleanses the temple and confronts the Jewish leaders. This parable, a 'history expand

As Jesus shifts his ministry to Jerusalem he cleanses the temple and confronts the Jewish leaders. This parable, a 'history of Israel in a compendium,' reveals that the Jewish leaders have not embodied their vocation as the 'keepers of the vineyard' which is Israel. The owner (God) has sent prophets whom they have rejected, and now sends his Son, whom they will kill. The parable says that those who reject Jesus also reject his Father, the God of the Universe; they 'stumble' over Jesus, and will be judged and destroyed by the Father for rejecting his son. But God accepts those who accept Jesus. The message is stark:�acknowledge and have faith in Jesus, or reject him and be rejected by God. back

What is Jesus' purpose? To seek and save the lost. It is God who must help us to see our need-forgiveness of sin-and his expand

What is Jesus' purpose? To seek and save the lost. It is God who must help us to see our need-forgiveness of sin-and his solution-the cross. back

"Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." - Jesus of Nazareth expand

"Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." - Jesus of Nazareth�(Luke 18) back

When Jesus returns, it will be obvious, sudden, and divisive. He has come as Saviour but will come as Judge when he returns expand

When Jesus returns, it will be obvious, sudden, and divisive. He has come as Saviour but will come as Judge when he returns at the climax of history. Question: will we be ready? back

The Apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, but he asks them to exercise their faith:�to actively obey the One expand

The Apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, but he asks them to exercise their faith:�to actively obey the One whom they trust. True faith is action based on the trustworthiness of the person we are putting faith in. back

The rich man, who is unnamed, experiences a massive reversal in eternity, as does Lazarus. The former is never named, and expand

The rich man, who is unnamed, experiences a massive reversal in eternity, as does Lazarus. The former is never named, and ends up in hell, in torment, and is surprised to be there. We learn that hell is real, that repentance is necessary for eternal life, and that the Scriptures have everything contained in them that is necessary for salvation:�that is, they point to Christ. back

Jesus tells his disciples not to hide or hoard money, but to use it for eternal dividends. Jesus liberates us from slavery expand

Jesus tells his disciples not to hide or hoard money, but to use it for eternal dividends. Jesus liberates us from slavery to money so that we might use it in his service. back

Prodigal means excessive and wasteful. This typical description of the younger son in Jesus' memorable parable is applicable expand

Prodigal means excessive and wasteful. This typical description of the younger son in Jesus' memorable parable is applicable to his father, for different reasons. His acceptance of his repentant son is remarkable for its immediacy and completeness. back