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Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
On Palm Sunday, the crowds in Jerusalem celebrated the arrival of Jesus as their king and savior with shouts of “Hosanna!” (meaning “Deliver us!”). Just five days later, the same crowds were shouting “Crucify him!” and declaring “We have no king but Caesar.” What happened?This Holy Week message from Skye Jethani from John 19 emphasizes Jesus’ humiliation. The mocking of the soldiers, the robe, and the crown of thorns were meant to denigrate and embarrass Jesus, but the humiliation went further. Pilate and the Roman soldiers were not just humiliating Jesus, but also the people of Jerusalem. “Behold your King!” Pilate said to the crowds when presenting the pathetic looking Jesus to them. And he intentionally posted the sign on Jesus’ cross “King of the Jews” to antagonize them further.After centuries of being a defeated and occupied people, the Jews were deeply insecure and longed for respect. Their hopes were raised when Jesus, the powerful prophet who could raise the dead, came to Jerusalem. But Jesus didn’t meet their expectations. Rather than driving out the Romans, he had become an object of their ridicule and humiliation. Seeing the person they had celebrated as their “king” five days earlier now the butt of Roman jokes and scorn was more than they could take. Jesus’ humiliation was also their humiliation. Their honor required his destruction. It was the only way.The story presents us with two questions. First, are we like the people of Jerusalem? Are we okay following a king the world considers a fool and an embarrassment? When Christians become defensive in our increasingly post-Christian culture, are we really trying to defend Jesus’ honor or just our own? Second, how was Jesus able to endure this humiliation? How was he able to remain silent, not defend himself, or retaliate? Ultimately, we must learn what Jesus knew. Our security and identity are rooted in our heavenly Father and not in the acceptance of the world.
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
A court in Iowa has ruled that the University of Iowa may not ban student religious groups that require their leaders to follow religious standards of sexual behavior. The case represents a win for religious liberty in the ongoing friction with LGBT rights, but are there problems beneath the surface? Skye examines why the optics of the case may be off, and the larger cultural assumptions about desire that are at play.
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
This mailbag answer was cut for time, but we thought you guys would like to hear it. Susie asked, when is it time to leave a church and how do you know without becoming consumeristic about it? Skye offers a few thoughts on a topic we’ve all faced at one time or another.
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Skye and Mike discuss the reactions to Gillett’s new ad. Some say its a wonderful denunciation of “toxic masculinity.” Other argue the ad is feminist propaganda that only adds to the gender confusion in our society. Give us your thoughts after listening to the conversation.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Skye continues his conversation with Matthew Soerens about the immigration standoff in Washington. The two discuss how churches engage, or fail to engage, the issue, and why more evangelicals have their views on the issue shaped by the news media rather than Scripture.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
An art exhibit in Israel has sparked controversy and riots because it depicts Ronald McDonald on a cross. Are Christians right to be upset? And what can we learn about outrage among Christians in the U.S. from this story. Skye offers his second thoughts.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
We're trying something new for our Patreon friends. Here's the first episode of 2nd Thoughts where Skye offers his reflections on a story, article, or editorial they didn't have time to discuss on the Holy Post.Today's 1st thought comes from Michael Gerson's WashPo editorial: "Trump's Authenticity is Merely Moral Laziness and Cruelty," Jan 7, 2019. Skye's 2nd Thought goes way beyond Trump.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-authenticity-is-merely-moral-laziness-and-cruelty/2019/01/07/b01f098a-12a9-11e9-b6ad-9cfd62dbb0a8_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7444194c038f