They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. Mark 15:21 I had never heard of Simon of Cyrene. Only one line in Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, and Luke 23:26 and in all of their accounts... Read More →

In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. Luke 22:44 Is prayer easy or hard for you? For me, I would have to answer that prayer is sometimes easy, but often hard. I believe this is true for Jesus, too,... Read More →

In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus fell before God saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39 NASB) The journey to the cross involves two individuals with immeasurable power – Jesus, the... Read More →