Preaching Easter (Pt1): Back to Basics
In some ways Easter is not like Christmas. The Christmas story tends to remain largely unmentioned for eleven months of the year. So when the advent season comes round again people expect to hear the...
View ArticlePreaching Easter (Pt2): Shock and Awe
I expect we would agree that the typical crucifixion image that comes to mind is probably a little too “hygienic.” The traditional pictures seen in old churches with the Lord serene and clean, hanging...
View ArticleEaster is Coming – The Power of Identification
I know Easter is still a couple of months away, but as a preacher it is never too early to think about Easter. In fact, there is a sense in which commemoration of Easter is never more than six days...
View ArticleDavid Murray – Rehearsal for Calvary
David Murray is Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Seminary. He is also pastor of Grand Rapids Free Reformed Church. David is the author of Christian Get Depressed...
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