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Living the Power of the Cross
Jesus had just finished private conversations with his disciples about the tumultuous times they must endure. Then, he takes a big breath, looks into their eyes, and says these heart-stopping words, “As you know . . . I will be crucified.” (Matthew 26:2) Matthew, Mark, and Luke each tell us three times that Jesus is headed toward cruel treatment and death. It seems the disciples could not or would not believe it could happen “As you know,” Jesus said. But they didn’t know.
Debbie Salter Goodwin
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When Only One Said Thank You
Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. He knew what that meant. He went because it was part of the mission he submitted to at baptism and confirmed in the wilderness. He had made it to the border between Samaria and Galilee when ten men approached him. He knew immediately they were lepers. Everyone knew it. Their faces were covered, their cloaks torn, and they were making the obligatory announcement: Unclean! Unclean! That’s what probably cleared their way to get to Jesus. Th
Debbie Salter Goodwin
Mar 252 min read