March 27, 2026
The Triumphal Exit
David Faust explores the drama of Palm Sunday, the contrast of cheers and Jesus’ tears, and the surprising victories won at the cross—ending with Christ’s triumphal re-entry in the resurrection.
Articles for tag: Resurrection
December 31, 2025
A LIFETIME OF PREPARATION
Communion provides us with a time to give thanks that Jesus came and that we have chosen to make his purpose for coming to this world our purpose for living in this world and preparing for the next.
December 8, 2025
TWO DEATHS
The focal point during this sacred time of remembrance is the death of our Lord on the cross. As we meet around his table we are in essence commemorating two deaths: Jesus dying for our sins and we, as believers, dying to our sins.
December 2, 2025
Precious Memories (Part One)
Be assured of this: Even if old age or dementia steals away your ability to remember, the Lord will never forget you.
November 17, 2025
THANKING AND THINKING
This meal of Communion says grace to us each time we take it. Think of all Jesus has done for you and give thanks.
October 20, 2025
TRICK OR TRUTH
Jesus’ words are words of truth and hope, supported by his death for our sins and his resurrection from the grave. Trust Jesus.
September 24, 2025
FULL STOP
Don’t barrel through this holy stop sign. Stop and be still and remember what Christ has done for you, and for us all.
September 22, 2025
Notable Deaths
Coroners sometimes perform a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. It might be wise to conduct our own “pre-mortems” to make sure death doesn’t catch us unprepared. Only Christ Jesus can keep us secure when we arrive at life’s final deadline.
September 15, 2025
THE REAL PEACE DAY
Because of that cross, today and every Lord’s Day—in fact, every day lived in fellowship with the Prince of peace—is Peace Day.
August 4, 2025
REMEMBER THE DAYS
Whatever memories the days of our walk with the Lord have provided, we should always remember that they have come only because of the three days we remember especially during Communion.
A Peek at the Devil’s Playbook
We know the devil’s gameplan. Scripture gives us the inside scoop about several tools in Satan’s toolbox—schemes he employs in his efforts to thwart God’s purposes.
June 30, 2025
Just as Jesus Said
The Lord is always several steps ahead of us. Have you noticed that things eventually turn out just as Jesus has told us? In the long run, he is always right.
June 16, 2025
Empty
On the third day after he suffered and died, Jesus vacated that place of death and he will never return. We continue our worship with a picture of the promise God has in store for every believer.
May 5, 2025
“Mother of All the Living”
Eve was granted the privilege of living up to her name, for she became “mother of the Living One,” Christ Jesus, who destroyed the devil’s work (1 John 3:8).
April 21, 2025
Our Opening Day
It may renew and encourage us when we take Communion to think back to the day of our baptism into Christ, when we came forth from our own tomb and our own record of sins was wiped clean.
March 31, 2025
Two Days, Two Outcomes
Easter and Christmas are the two most recognized Christian holidays. Consider the different outcomes of Christmas and Easter by reflecting on how Jesus “came out” of, first, the womb of Mary at his birth; and second, the tomb at his resurrection.
March 4, 2025
Forgive Us Our Debts
Do we seek God’s forgiveness—both for sins we have willfully committed and for hidden faults that are hard for us to see? And do we extend forgiveness to others, whether they intentionally did something wrong or they sinned without even realizing it?
March 2, 2025
Never the Same Again: How a Personal Encounter with the Resurrected Christ Changes Us
Because of the resurrection, the dark clouds of every sinner’s guilt, shame, and regret part making way for the bright rays of reconciliation, renewal, and restoration to burst through.
January 27, 2025
The State of Our Union
The observance of Communion each Lord’s Day should remind us that the strength of our union, the glue that holds it together, is not in us—far from it. It’s in Jesus and Jesus alone.
December 23, 2024
Our Lion is Greater
Communion reminds us that the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5) has conquered the roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8) and freed us from his grip.
