The death of Jesus appeared to be the ultimate dead end. It was the end of Israel's hopes, the end of the disciples' dreams, the end of a popular movement. Rome, and her local puppet government, thought they had successfully quelled an uprising. Jesus' followers thought their hopes had died.
The Nicene Creed, one of the early Christian statements of faith, casually states, "On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures," as though it were simply an expected outcome, as if it were simply a matter of waiting a few days.
But that is not how the first followers of Jesus saw it. |
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| In Acts 2, shortly after a resurrected Jesus ascends to heaven, he sends the Holy Spirit to fulfill his promise — to be with his disciples until the end of the age and empower them to make disciples of all the nations.
While we often marvel at the supernatural moment when blue flames rested upon each believer and they "began to speak in other tongues" (Acts 2:4), Pentecost is much more than a miraculous event. It was a profound turning point in redemptive history. |
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April 22 — Alabama became the latest U.S. state to have passed bills requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in common areas, following Oklahoma and Louisiana's initiatives last year. The bill is now headed to Alabama's state senate for approval. Even if it passes, though, legal disputes are likely: Louisiana's mandate was ruled unconstitutional by a federal court in November. (Christianity Daily) |
| April 22 — Nearly 200 Christians were killed in Nigeria within a single week, with attacks targeting Christian-majority villages, including a massacre in Zikke village that claimed 56 lives. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah condemned the violence, describing it as an "ocean of blood" and criticizing the government's failure to address extremist violence by groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants. (Aleteia) |
| April 23 — Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado got his first tattoo at age 70. Lucado had the Greek word tetelestai, meaning "it is finished," tattooed on his right forearm to commemorate 50 years of experiencing God's grace. Reflecting on his transformation from a troubled past, Lucado shared how the message of Christ's sacrifice changed his life. (Christian Today) |
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When Scripture describes Jesus as The King of all kings, it's painting the portrait of One who's different than all other kings, queens, emperors, presidents, prime ministers, chiefs, multi-starred generals, and rulers in human history.
But it's not just Jesus' transcendent power that makes him different. It's his death — a criminal's death on a cross. |
| Paul's Letter to the Ephesians urges us to remember our identity in Christ and act accordingly. It also lays some of the groundwork for Christians to engage in spiritual warfare. Here's your quick reference guide to the letter, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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