Easter is just a few weeks away. It is a time when we focus on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for mankind: His death, and his resurrection. But just prior to this all-important event, Jesus had some highly-important last-minute lessons to teach us about enduring trials....
Last week, in Lessons Before the Cross, Part 1, we saw that one of the very important messages Jesus teaches us just prior to going to the cross is one of humility in our trials. But there was something else heavy on Jesus' heart. He wants us to know why we must...
Last week, in Lessons Before the Cross, Part 2, we saw that because God must "approve" our trials, and we can be assured that He will never allow anything we cannot handle with His help. Before allowing us to go through them, He prepares a way out! In fact, He has...
Last week, in Lessons Before the Cross, Part 3, we saw that because God allows us to go through trials for very good reasons. But now that we understand "why" we go through trials, He wishes to convey to us some vital truths on "how" to go through them! "And He said...
Last Tuesday, in Lessons Before the Cross, Part 4, we saw that when God allows us to go through trials, He advises us to take with us any resources that we may have. But there is only one thing that He commands that we take: A Sword -- The living, active, Word of God,...
Last Thursday, in Lessons Before the Cross, Part 5, we saw that prayer is our source of power our access to comfort and strength from above, and it is also our responsibility. But Jesus' Before-the-Cross lessons aren't yet finished. Let's go back to the Garden of...