Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Midweek

Passion Week, Pt. 9 // In the third and final act of Good Friday, Jesus is flogged and crucified. The darkness that covered the land during Jesus’ crucifixion is a sign that he was bearing the judgment of God for the sins of the world.

Passion Week, Pt. 8 // The second act of Good Friday is the Roman trial of Jesus where he receives a “not guilty” verdict from Pilate and Herod Antipas. The crowd insists on Jesus’ execution and Pilate, more afraid of the people than Jesus, gave into their will.

Passion Week, Pt. 7 // Early Friday morning, Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested by authorities. Following his arrest, Jesus has an informal hearing before Annas where Peter denies Jesus three times. 

Passion Week, Pt. 6 // Early on Friday, Jesus addresses Peter and prays for the Father's will to prevail over his own.

Passion Week, Pt. 5 // On Thursday of Holy Week, the disciples gather with Jesus for the passover meal. Thursday reminds Christians that our calling of discipleship comes with responsibilities of service and love to others, including our enemies.

Passion Week, Pt. 4 // On the Wednesday of Holy Week, the Sanhedrin gathered to discuss what they were going to do with Jesus.

Passion Week, Pt. 3 // On Tuesday, the religious leaders seek to trap Jesus with four questions.

Passion Week, Pt. 2 // On Monday, Jesus uses the fig tree and the temple cleansing to symbolize Israel’s inner barrenness.

Passion Week, Pt. 1 // The events of Sunday lit the fuse for the events of Jesus’ passion week.

Overview of the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 7 // The parables in Matthew 25 emphasize the significance of readiness through long-term preparation, maximizing opportunities in service to the Lord, and demonstrating compassion towards others, particularly Jesus' disciples.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 6 // In Matthew 24:36-44, Jesus signifies final judgment and urges spiritual readiness for his return.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 5 // In Matthew 24:32-36, Jesus predicts Jerusalem's destruction and discusses his second coming.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 4 // In Matthew 24, Jesus warns of the desolation to come and a sign to flee Judea.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 3 // In Matthew 24, Jesus signals that the prophesied destruction from Daniel 9 is at hand.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 2 // In Matthew 24:4-14, Jesus cautions against premature excitement and speculation in the time prior to the destruction of the temple.

The Last Days and the End of the Judaic Age, Pt. 1 // The Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 addresses the destruction of Jerusalem's temple, setting it apart from Christ's second coming and marking the transition from the Judaic Age to the Church Age.

Jesus's Parables, Pt. 3 // Jesus's parables emphasize that genuine conversion is marked by joy and enduring faith demonstrated through gospel fruitfulness.

Jesus's Parables, Pt. 2 // Understanding the parable of the Good Samaritan requires grasping its cultural context and defining mercy and neighborliness.

Jesus's Parables, Pt. 1 // God rejoices over the sinner who repents and warns the judgemental who are grumbling over repentance.

Jesus's Teaching // Jesus emphasized teaching through parables to reveal truth to the open-minded and obscure it from the resistant.

Two Ways to Live // The proclamation of Jesus' resurrection presents two choices with eternal consequences: to persist in rebellion or to embrace submission to Christ's rule.

Jesus, the Risen Ruler and Savior // As both God and man, Jesus is uniquely qualified to judge, offering forgiveness and salvation to believers.

God Sent Jesus to Die for Us // Jesus' death is a substitutionary sacrifice, paying the penalty for humanity's rebellion against God.

God's Justice // Human rebellion brings divine judgment through death and eternal separation from God for those who overlook the consequences of sin.