Golgotha and the Garden
"The Pardon of the Good Thief" by James Tissot Click this link to listen to this sermon.
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Jesus Comes into His Kingdom
"Crucifixion" by Andrea del Castagno Click here to listen to this sermon. And he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And He said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! The road to the cross has been christened by Christian tradition as the Via Dolorosa , the way of pain and grief. The road begins at the fortress of Antonia and winds its way through Jerusalem about one-half mile to just outside the northwest wall of the city. It is this path that He treads in His final steps before Jesus comes into His kingdom. But His is no ordinary coronation procession. He is not astride a proud war horse, nor carried on a palanquin by four strong me, but He stumbles beneath the burden as He carries His own cross. He is not accompanied by a band of loyal and chivalrous knights, but a couple of convicted criminals, rebellious men. The sold...