July 17, 2023
Knowing the Outcome
Watching reruns of past games can be fun, even when we know the outcome. Jesus' followers also know the outcome . . .
Articles for tag: Revelation 1:5
December 7, 2012
The Baby Bears an Apple
By Lee Magness It comes as a surprise in the painting of Jesus” birth by the great contemporary Chinese artist He Qi (pronounced “huh chi”). The baby bears an apple. Most of the features of the painting are to be expected, traditional if not biblical details common to many depictions of the nativity””Mary bending low, Joseph lifting his lantern, animals peering at the peculiar intruders, the manger with its golden straw, and the rosy-cheeked child staring straight into the onlookers” eyes. The painting doubles as an annunciation””an angel soars, shepherds gaze skyward, sheep frolic in the foreground. But there is
February 12, 2011
He Demonstrated His Love
Charles Gerber reflects on God’s demonstration of love through Christ’s death, showing how Communion celebrates the sacrifice that freed believers from sin.
