Holidays

Our two-part Easter series began last time with discussion of the crucifixion. We are concluding this time in emphasis of the resurrection. However, these two events cannot really be separated. They both have to do with the atonement, the central doctrine of our...

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried out those words from the cross, a horrifying, overwhelming scene. The sky had turned dark. The wind, we imagine, whipped a cold blast frosting over the already cold hearts of the Roman soldiers and pharisaical...