Death

Death has no victory—the weakness of our fallen state, of our inherited guilt, of our inevitable death is completely undone.

May we delight in our Saviour and ever look forward to the day when we will see him face to face. In the meantime, let us rejoice, for he is with us even now.

As my husband held our daughter, and she leaned against his chest, he softly said, “This is why Jesus came.” In that moment, though tears dripped down our cheeks, the gospel washed over our hearts. Never had we felt more desperate for a Saviour. Never had we loved Jesus more.

Above all, John Stott’s desire was to finish well—to continue to incarnate the life-changing Christian truth he has preached and taught, to humbly worship the Lord he has served, in “living hope of a yet more glorious life beyond death.”

Steffen Jenkins considers the nature of conversion from Esther 5. 

Steffen Jenkins explores the Cities of Refuge in Numbers 35 as showcases of the gospel of Jesus. 

Melito of Sardis writes on the death of Jesus in the form of a Passover haggadah (retelling).  

Simon Ponsonby explores the hope of the resurrection from 1 Corinthians 15. 

Thomas Brooks writes to a friend who is close to death, comforting her with Christ's promises. 

Mike Reeves teaches worship leaders and pastors on the importance of preparing people to live, suffer, and die in the love of Christ.