Victorious
Jesus’ descent into hell celebrates the fulfillment of the first gospel promise ever made: Jesus would crush Satan’s head. We go to church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday—a solemn…
Please explain: What does it mean that Jesus’ enemies would become a footstool for his feet?
What does it mean that Jesus’ enemies would become a footstool for his feet? If you asked a room of Christians what their favorite post-Easter picture of Jesus is, what…
One little word
The title of this article can get you thinking about Martin Luther’s Reformation hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (Christian Worship 863/864). The third stanza ends with the observation…
“My life”: Part 2
Jesus’ purpose in laying down his life was so that after three days he could take it up victoriously. It was my first experience with death. I’ll never forget standing…
Easter made it so
We can all smile on Easter—and every day—knowing that because Jesus lives, we too will live. One of the things that I will miss most when my days of pastoring…
With clear eyes
The account of Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene sharpens our focus on exactly who Jesus is. In the morning, nearsighted people fumble on the bedside table for their glasses. They…
Hope on our journey
We sometimes are slow to believe the Scriptures, where we find rock-solid truth. While a group of Jesus’ disciples stayed in Jerusalem, two were headed home, or at the very…
King David and our future King: Article 4
The result of David and Jesus’ missions to save the captives was the same—complete victory. David, the Lord’s anointed king-elect, lived for a time in a way unfit for a…
Please explain: What’s the big deal about Easter?
Easter is a big deal. Children develop special memories of Easter baskets and colored eggs and take those memories right into adulthood. People of faith gather for worship and fellowship…