Golgotha was an ugly place, and Jesus was crucified between two ugly criminals. I remind the reader of the contrast between Jesus’ transfiguration and his crucifixion. That foretaste of His glory stood in stark contrast to the portrait of His suffering on Golgotha.
Jesus’ Suffering at Golgotha
We Have What the World Desperately Wants–Immortality in Christ Jesus
Pastors, don’t let this opportunity pass you by this Easter! Deliberately address the lost by appealing to their will to live. We have what this world desperately wants—immortality. We have everlasting life in Jesus Christ. If the world knew that, it would plead with us to share the gospel.
The Pastor’s Essential Library: On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering as a Pastor
Being a pastor means wearing many hats, weathering lots of pressure, and bearing great responsibility. Let H. B. Charles be a trusted advisor as you do the serious work of shepherding a flock of God.
Thinking ahead to Easter and Beyond
The church needs to maximize the impact of Easter Sunday, especially in the days following that great event. Here are some suggestions on how to get the most out of our efforts in this great Christian celebration.
Jesus’ Agony at Gethsemane
The Gospels say Jesus and the 11 left the room of the Last Supper and went across the Kidron to a place called “Gethsemane.” We must not lose sight that Jesus’ suffering, which was not limited to his later beatings and pain on the cross, began here in Gethsemane, under some lovely olive trees.
Take Time to Explain Communion Clearly to the Church
The Lord’s Supper is a wonderful gift to the church. But many people in the pews don’t understand its meaning well or who is supposed to participate in the celebration. For that reason, pastors should make sure to explain Communion carefully to the churches that they serve.
Psalm 118: Singing for Your Supper
We know what hymn Jesus and his disciples sang at the Last Supper. It was Psalms 116–118. It was a sober song about rejection. That song, however, ended triumphantly because the day of the rejected stone became, for Jesus, the day of his installation as the cornerstone.
Three Things a Pastor’s Wife Should Remember at Easter
For Christians, it is a time to celebrate what some believe is the most important holiday of the year, Easter. During your busy preparations, take a few minutes to read this list of three things a pastor’s wife should remember during the Easter season.
Seize the Easter Opportunity!
I want to encourage you to share and show the Good News of the gospel this Easter. Let’s seek after those who no longer darken our doors and remind them that they matter, they are missed, and they have a place to belong in Christ.
Jesus’ Denunciation of Sin and a Heart Bursting with Compassion
Jesus issued a blistering diatribe about the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders in Matthew 23. Scripture offers no greater example of the uniting of divine holiness and divine love than this statement. After delivering this denunciation of sin, Jesus revealed a heart bursting with compassion for sinners.