by chrisgoins | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
In Luke 13:6-9, Jesus shared a story about a farmer + fig tree that illustrates God’s expectation for His people. Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden + came again + again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always...
by chrisgoins | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Monday, as Jesus + His disciples were returning to Jerusalem, He was hungry. Spotting a fig tree, He walked towards the tree hoping for the first century equivalent of a “fast food” breakfast. When He reached the tree there was nothing on it but leaves. The next...
by chrisgoins | Mar 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sunday is a day of feasting + celebration since Jesus rose on a Sunday. Take today to catch up on your reading + to contemplate what you’ve read so far.
by chrisgoins | Mar 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Palm Sunday Jesus stepped out of the shadows + made His identity crystal clear. He came not only as a servant who would suffer, He came as King + Messiah who is worthy to be worshiped. On Palm Sunday Jesus raised the stakes + through His actions basically...
by chrisgoins | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Back to the events that opened the week that changed the world; events that took place 5-6 days before Jesus’ arrest + execution. Here’s what the events that took place on the Friday or Saturday one week before the cross + the events of Palm Sunday can teach us...
by chrisgoins | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Blessed is the king of Israel!” (John 12:13c). The crowds that gathered on what we call “Palm Sunday,” were openly announcing + proclaiming that Jesus was King, not Caesar + the entire city was shaken by what was happening! Some of the religious leaders...
