What really happened at the cross? A necessary and wondrous transaction took place on the cross. Jesus endured a terrible flogging, taunting, spitting and the shame and torture of being nailed to a cross like a criminal. The Bible tells us that God’s wrath and punishment for sin was poured out on Jesus thatContinue reading “What really happened?”
Category Archives: Resurrection
Overjoyed
The moment when the disciples realized that Jesus was really alive, that He overcame death and was resurrected, they were overjoyed. OVERJOYED! They had been mourning since Jesus was arrested, beaten, condemned as a criminal and brutally crucified on the cross. Not only had they been filled with grief, but they feared for their lives,Continue reading “Overjoyed”
Stop Doubting and Believe
Jesus held out his hands to His doubting disciple, Thomas. “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27) Jesus’ resurrected body still bore the scars from His crucifixion three days before. Why would Jesus, in His resurrected body, still bearContinue reading “Stop Doubting and Believe”
Laurie Driesen 