Boasting in the Cross
2025 January 12
Galatians 6:14: Why would I boast in the cross? Paul helps us to remember to take time to really think deeply about what the cross means to my life so that I can glory in the salvation and reconciliation we have in Jesus Christ’s death. In looking at the cross, we see the power of God, the hope of peace, the reconciliation and the love that saves us. Realizing these things we are crucified to the world and find life in Jesus. (Adapted from “The Wondrous Cross,” in The Cross by Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
The Offense of the Cross
2025 January 19
Galatians 5:11: The cross is offensive to some because of it’s apparent weakness and foolishness. In this lesson we consider the roots of that along with striving to understand why I might be offended by the cross. The lesson concludes with reminders of why the cross is the power and the wisdom of God. (Adapted from The Cross by Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
The Spectacle of the Cross
2025 February 9
Luke 23:48 The day that Jesus died, the people assembled to see a spectacle. What did they see? Pilate and soldiers, those who passed by and the Jewish leaders, the criminals and the women, the bystanders and the centurion. But these are all superficial (still meaningful!) And as we look into the depths of the cross we can see the life dying, the light shining in darkness, the good shepherd as the passover lamb, and love loving. (Adapted from The Cross by Martyn Lloyd-Jones)