Monthly Archives: March 2024

The Cross and Empty Tomb

As we approach Easter to celebrate the empty tomb, let us reflect on the meaning of the resurrection of Christ. It is easy to imagine that the drama of the passion culminates with the empty tomb since it occurs after … Continue reading

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Unapparent Realities

John shows us that the throne of Christ, from which he reigns, is his cross. The hour of his death is his glorification (John 12:23), not something which he must endure in order to be glorified later. On the cross … Continue reading

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Snakes and the Cross

I spoke last Sunday on John 3:14-21 where Jesus alludes to a small and seemingly insignificant story in Numbers 21:6-9. He compares Moses lifting up the image of a serpent, in order to heal Israelites who were bitten by poisonous … Continue reading

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The Mutable Past

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making all things new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 We think of the past as fixed and unchanging, and certainly … Continue reading

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