Category:  Jesus Christ

Episodes

Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection

As we arrive at the thirteenth and fourteenth Stations of the Cross, we are reminded of how much Jesus Christ endured to accomplish our salvation. Then, if we linger at the tomb a while longer, we see the power of the gospel in Christ’s glorious resurrection and celebrate his Easter victory over death.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha

Jesus on the Cross

Witness the eleventh and twelfth Stations of the Cross, one of the shortest prayers in the Bible, and learn what these stations show about the mercy and belonging that God has for us today.

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The Daughters of Jerusalem and Jesus' Crucifixion

Jesus spoke a harrowing warning to the women he saw weeping for him along the road. Then, nailed to a cross, bearing the full weight of human sin, he spoke again. Let's reflect on his words and what they mean for us today.

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Carrying Jesus' Cross on the Road to Golgotha

As we reflect on Jesus' movement toward Golgotha and ultimately his death, let’s consider the symbolism of the wooden cross placed on Jesus' shoulders, the significance of Simon of Cyrene taking up some of the burden of carrying it, what it means to bear the cross with Jesus in our lives, and how it helps us understand what to expect in a life of discipleship.

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Jesus: Judged, Beaten, and Crowned with Thorns

Let's reflect on how these Stations of the Cross highlight Jesus’ innocence and the magnitude of his sacrifice, and what they mean for us as his disciples today.

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Jesus: Condemned by Religious Leaders and Denied by Peter

Reflect on the accounts of Jesus before the Sanhedrin and Peter in the courtyard, and consider the profound meaning of Jesus' experience, while discovering grace and comfort for our own fears and failures.

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In the Garden of Gethsemane: Jesus Prays, Judas Betrays, and Jesus is Arrested

As we study the accounts of the first two Stations of the Cross, we reflect on Jesus’ humanity, what it cost him to embark on this journey on our behalf, and what it teaches us about our faith as we follow Jesus.

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Reflecting the Light of the World

The Bible tells us what to expect when we encounter the transformational light of Christ and how that light affects our discipleship. 

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Jesus Christ: Light of the World

The Light of the World Among Us

Explore the profound meaning of Christ’s light shining in our world by examining Bible passages that describe his birth, life, and the hope he brings, and what this means for how we live as children of light. 

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Out of Darkness and into the Light

The Bible shows us how Jesus Christ illuminates our lives and the world.

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Preparing for the Light of the World

Let’s discuss what it means to prepare our souls for the hope and illumination that Jesus brings, and learn what it means to live in the light of Christ with expectation.

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Jesus Christ: Light of the World

Waiting for the Light of the World

Exploring the Bible’s theme of light from Genesis to Revelation gives us a fuller understanding of what we’re waiting for as we begin to prepare our hearts for the arrival of Jesus at his birth at Christmas. 

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Blog Posts

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Each year around Easter, magazine covers and cable television documentaries ask, “Who was Jesus?” These Groundwork Bible study series explore the person...

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Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead?

When Paul heard that some denied the bodily resurrection of Jesus, he responded firmly and decisively. "[I]f Christ has not been raised,"...

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Jesus Christ: Light of the World

Prepare your hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world, by journeying through Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany...

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Jesus' Beatitudes and Our Discipleship

Enrich your life of discipleship by studying Jesus’ Beatitudes through Groundwork’s series, “Jesus’ Beatitudes and Our Discipleship,” to discover how these famous...

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10 Audio Bible Studies About Revelation, End Times, and the Return of Jesus Christ

Few topics in the Bible raise so many questions as Revelation, the End Times, and the promised return of Jesus Christ. These...

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

Study the gospel of Luke and discover the assurance that the good news of Jesus is for everyone by examining the prominent...

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Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

In John 17, Jesus prays to God the Father on behalf of his disciples and all believers. Explore this powerful prayer in...

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