cross of jesus

Jesus’ use of metaphors abound in the Gospels. He used physical objects to teach spiritual realities. Here His body is likened to bread and His blood to wine. The crowds misunderstood the metaphor. He is pointing ahead to the cross where He would die and His blood be shed. As that which is physical gives life, bios, so does the death of Jesus, His broken body and shed blood bring life that is eternal in nature. To trust in Jesus as Savior is to “ingest” Him and then it can be said that Christ is in us and that we are in Christ.

The fifth in our 2017 Lenten Preaching Series as we explore the multiple meanings of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

The second of our 2017 Lenten Preaching Series where we explore the multiple meanings of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Peter's vision is increasingly filled with the glory of Jesus. Three observations: what Peter got right; what Peter missed: what Peter, you and I must continue to learn. It's a good thing to be in the Presence of God. Missed were the cross of Jesus and cross of self-denial--love and service to others. We must Listen to the Son.