Jesus
“Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
The opening words of the twenty-second psalm, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Psa. 22:1) are both poignant and powerful, introducing the suffering of the Savior but with a faith constant in the goodness of God and His deliverance. These words capture the sadness and heartbreak associated with the crucifixion—an extension, in…
Read MoreWell-Preserved
David’s opening words in Psalm 16 form the foundation for many prayers we utter, though we probably do not even realize it. The great king of Israel cried out for the LORD’s protection with an intensity that deserves emulation: “Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust” (Psa. 16:1). Whether we have…
Read MoreA Fighting Chance
Esther’s revelation to the king of Haman’s perfidy and Xerxes’ subsequent command to have his former ally executed had addressed the root cause of the problem, but they had yet to address the danger formed by the death warrant still standing against the Jews (Est. 8:1-6). Esther’s plea persuaded the king so much that he…
Read MoreThe Messiah: God’s Son
Christians take it for granted that Jesus is the Son of God. It is, after all, a cornerstone of their faith and the foundation of their confession (Matt. 16:16; Jn. 6:69). However, we tend to oversimplify the meaning of His sonship. When the angel appeared to Mary, he told her, “The Holy Spirit will come…
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