Brady Cook - July 16, 2023
Keep Pushing Toward the Cross (Introduction)
From Series: "Keep Pushing Towards the Cross (God's Appeal to the Hebrews)"
3rd Quarter, Wednesdays -- 2023
Brady• April 9, 2023•
The glory of the Resurrection is real, but it’s coupled with the tragedy of the Crucifixion. Even if you’re not religious, it’s one of the most pivotal moments in world history.
But a big question remains…who’s responsible for the death of Jesus?
The usual suspects emerge: Pilate, the Romans, and the Jews. Scripturally though, the Bible talks about how we’re all responsible (1 Peter 2:18-25).
Realistically though, the responsibility is with me. Not everyone (although that is true), but with me. I’m responsible. Me. Just me.
Personalizing the Cross is important, because it reminds me of God’s love. Even if nobody else had sinned, my sins would’ve been enough to put Jesus on the cross.
What a powerful concept for us to think on.
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CloseThe book of Hebrews is dense, technical, and in some cases, difficult to understand. But that doesn't mean it isn't important. For an audience that is trying to make the leap from Judaism to Christianity, what they needed more than anything else was conviction. They needed to know -- beyond a shadow of a doubt -- that what they were following was true. The alternative is half-hearted belief, which almost always wilts away in the face of persecution.
3rd Quarter, Wednesdays -- 2023
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