Category:  Lent

Episodes

Holy Week: The Week of Jesus' Death

As we journey through Holy Week together, we create space for God’s Word to nurture our faith and deepen our gratitude for God’s great love and Jesus’ profound sacrifice.

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Journey to the Cross with Jesus

What Jesus Taught in His Final Days

Learn what it means to be humble and watchful servants waiting for the day when Jesus will return.

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Journey to the Cross with Jesus

Jesus Predicts His Death

When we study and reflect on Jesus’ words to the disciples as he turns to face the cross, we find an invitation to follow him in faith, sacrifice, and hope.

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Crucified and Raised to Life with Christ

Salvation by faith is a gift, but it’s not just something that happens to us. We participate in both Christ’s death and resurrection.

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The Cross of Jesus

The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is so important to the message of salvation that we find an account of it in each of the four gospels. Let's study this beautiful tapestry of perspectives to remember the significance of what Jesus accomplished on the cross.

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The Complete Sufficiency of the Cross

When Christ died on the cross, he paid our debts in full. Let's study scriptures that help us remember why Christ’s sacrifice is completely sufficient to satisfy God’s wrath.

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The Paradox of the Cross

​The cross is a paradox. By human standards, it shouldn’t make sense, it shouldn’t work, and yet, it does. Let's study the paradox of the cross and explore what it looks like to live in light of this paradox.

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The Shame of the Cross

Jesus had no sin, yet he too knew shame— the shame of the cross. Let's revisit how Jesus experienced shame and unpack why it was necessary for our salvation.

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The Curse of the Cross

We were rightly cursed by God for our failure to keep his covenant, but Jesus became that curse to pay our debt. Let's consider the implications of this truth for our lives of faith today.

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Why Jesus Had to Die on a Cross

Slow down and once again ask, “why?” Take time to remember what went wrong and reflect on the meaning of Jesus Christ's awful death on the cross to remember God's love for us.

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Witness to the Risen Jesus Christ

Hallelujah! Christ is Risen! Now what does he desire from us?

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The Last Teachings of Christ

Stay Alert, Watch, and Be Ready

What did Jesus say about his return? How should we prepare for his coming? Let's see what Jesus taught his disciples shortly before his crucifixion about the end of the world and the best ways to prepare for his anticipated return.

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Blog Posts

Journey to the Cross with Jesus

Deepen your faith in this season of Lent and prepare your heart to celebrate Easter by reflecting on Jesus’ teachings and the...

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A Short Version of the Long History of Lent

Traditions of Lent have evolved over time. Yet, in spite of a turbulent church history, the essence of Lent remains largely unchanged...

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