In his cleansing of the temple, Jesus quite literally turns tradition upside down. Why was Jesus so against tradition and are there traditions he would overturn today?
Do as they say, not as they do. That's how Jesus described the religious leaders of his time. Could this also be directed at us? What are some ways in which we act like hypocrites?
After supper Jesus said that all of his disciples will abandon him. Peter boldly stated: "Even if I have to die with you, I will not deny you." But, the story of Peter's denial is recorded in all four Gospels...
The idea of the Son of God dying on the cross was utter folly to the natural mind of both Jews and Greeks due to their abhorrence of crucifixion. But, the success of the message of a crucified God can only be explained by the power of God.
We've all been thirsty. How do you quench your thirst? You go to the well, or you carry your water bottle with you. Jesus has LIVING water for you. And you don't have to go and find it. He wants you to become a spring of living water.
Jesus said, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." How can knowing truth make you free?
In the most profound and important sentence in human history, Jesus announced, "It is finished!" But, what was finished? Find out on this episode of Cross Connection.
Can one really believe what they see? A visit to a local museum prompts Cliff to reexamine why we “walk by faith and not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
When a baby is born, we have such great hopes for their future. We hope they find purpose in their lives and fulfill their dreams. Yet, life can become so dismal and negative. Is there really a God that “plans to give [us] a hope and future?