What Does It Mean to “Repent”?

One of the first things Jesus preached was, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). Repentance … More

Take Up Your Cross

Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the Lord: 2 “This is what the Lord says: Stand … More

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks … More

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders … More

The Ziphites went to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hakilah, which faces Jeshimon?” 2 So … More

What is Lent? Many Christians observe a 40-day season of repentance in the spring, leading up to Good Friday and … More

What is Ash Wednesday? That’s a strange name for a day, isn’t it? What is Ash Wednesday about, and what … More

(This is the fifth in a series of five Lenten sermons on the “Passion” of Jesus. As we walk with … More

[Jesus said:] Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you … More

(This is the fourth in a series of five Lenten sermons on the “Passion” of Jesus. As we walk with … More