Isaiah 53:10
Isaiah 53:10, “…His soul makes an offering for guilt…” A staggering, sobering, soul-freeing reality….the life of our Lord and God is the offering for our guilt if we are trusting in Him…..the price has been paid in full.
Romans 9:33
Romans 9:33, “Behold I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” The crucified and risen Lord becomes a sanctuary to those who throw themselves on His mercy, and a stone that shatters those who proudly oppose Him…..may we
Mark 1 + Mark 15
Mark 1: John is presented as Elijah (v.6), Jesus is baptized (v.9), the heavens are torn (v.10), the Spirit descends on Jesus (v.10), the Father declares that Jesus is His Son (v.11). Mark 15: Scoffers ask whether Elijah will come (v.35), Jesus is crucified (v.24), the curtain of the temple is torn (v.38), The
2 Timothy 1:7-8
2 Timothy 1:7-8, “For God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of power and love and self control. Therefore…share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God…” The power God gives us through union with Christ is power to suffer for the making known of His name in the gospel.
Psalm 106:37-38
Psalm 106:37-38, “They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons; they poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and their daughters, who they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood.” Make no mistake, THIS is abortion. The child sacrifices offered up to the god
Psalm 111:7
Psalm 111:7, “The works of His hands are faithful and just…” Both when they are pierced by wrath (Isaiah 53:5) and when they pierce in wrath (Jeremiah 25:33).
Revelation 14:10
Revelation 14:10, “…he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of His anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur…” This will be true of anyone who opposes God until the end. But before it is true of them, it is true of God the
Isaiah 8:12-14
Isaiah 8:12-14, “..do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But YHWH of hosts, Him you shall honor as holy. Let Him be your fear, and let Him be your dread. And He will become a sanctuary…” When fear of running FROM God drives us TO God in reverential awe, we will
Galatians 3:1
Galatians 3:1, “It was before your own eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified.” By grace-given faith, may the unbelieving world see and receive their Lord and God in Christ Crucified and risen.
Psalm 86:16
Psalm 88:16, “Your wrath has swept over me; your dreadful assaults destroy me.” The cross mercifully declares to all of humanity that wrath is real.
Psalm 136:12
Psalm 136:12, “…with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
2 Corinthians 3:18
2 Corinthians 3:18, “We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image…”
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Mark 9:47
Mark 9:47 “And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out…” What our eyes drink shows where our hearts are aimed.
Psalm 66:12
Psalm 66:12, “We went through fire…yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.”
Ezekiel 20:33
Ezekiel 20:33, “…with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out, I will be King over you.”
Romans 10:4
Romans 10:4″Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” Christ is the goal of Sinai’s law
Luke 22:44
Luke 22:44,”And being in an agony, He prayed more earnestly” Christ’s mind and heart aflame with the agony of love.
Isaiah 43:2-3
Isaiah 43:2-3 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your