Why did Jesus wash the feet of his disciples? And why do many Christians continue this practice to this day? (mp3)
Tag: cross
Seven Words from the Cross
An introduction to our Holy Week series: seven words from the cross.
Holy Week Reflections
I haven’t been entirely idle… here’s some info about a few bits I’ve been writing, including a series of reflections for Holy Week.
Theology Matters: 11 – Why Did Jesus Die?
Why did Jesus die? What were the Roman and Jewish charges against him? And what was his own intention? (mp3)
The Fox and the Fleas
How does a fox rid itself of fleas? An illustration of the cross.
Holy Week: Gethsemane (Matthew 26)
In the final hours before his arrest, trial and execution, Jesus found himself alone in a garden, wrestling in anguished prayer. This talk looks at the events in Gethsemane and considers what it was that made Jesus’ experience so unique (mp3)
The Mystery and Irony of Matthew 27:42
A brilliant quote from D.A. Carson on the taunt of Matthew 27:42.
The Cross of Christ: Easter Sunday
What is the relationship between faith and doubt, and how do they come together on the Emmaus road? (mp3)
Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1
Why has nobody rebranded Christianity? And how did a symbol of weakness and defeat become a source of hope for so many? (mp3)
What is the Gospel?
Why is the death of one man 2,000 years ago good news for anyone? (mp3)