This week we look at the range of emotions from before and after the crucifixion. What can we learn from the reality of his resurrection? […]
Category: Confrontation of the Cross
Confrontation of the Cross: Misplaced Confidence
Sermon Texts: Matthew 19-20, Mark 10, Luke 18 This week we continue our series looking at the way Christ confronts his followers with the reality of the cross. Jesus, as he gets closer to his crucifixion, goes into greater detail. Even as he promises rewards, he tries to correct their perspective. Though his followers are […]
Confrontation of the Cross: Confusion and Grief
This week we look at the response the Disciples have to Christ’s prediction of his coming death. How is it they handle the grief and sadness of His prediction? How is it they handle the confusion between their expectations and what God had planned? How do we handle disappointment, sadness, and defeat? We look at […]
Confrontation of the Cross: Denial
Passage: Matthew 16:13-26 This week we look at how Christ and the disciples deal with the reality of the cross. When the disciples hear of Christ’s prediction of the truth of the coming suffering and death, they react with denial. What truth is it we believe, and what is it we deny? What do we […]