Scotty Smith

2 days ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Scotty Smith

More By Scotty How to Foster a Praying Church Fostering a Praying Church A Biblical Theology of Worship How to Care for Victims of Abuse A Biblical Theology of Worship Death is swallowed up in victory—consumed, broken down, and transformed (Paraphrase of 1Cor.15:54). God will wipe every tear out of our eyes—not just off our cheeks, and he will redeem the pain behind our tears. Death will cease to exist in every form. (Paraphrase of Rev.21:4) Dear Jesus, I can’t claim origination of the...

3 days ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Scotty Smith

More By Scotty How to Foster a Praying Church Fostering a Praying Church A Biblical Theology of Worship How to Care for Victims of Abuse A Biblical Theology of Worship The day after his resurrection, Jesus said to a group of distressed followers, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all...

4 days ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Scotty Smith

More By Scotty How to Foster a Praying Church Fostering a Praying Church A Biblical Theology of Worship How to Care for Victims of Abuse A Biblical Theology of Worship Hallelujah times 10,000! In this measureless grace and great mercy, God “has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade … In all this you greatly rejoice. (1Pet.1:3-6a) Risen and reigning Lord Jesus, this morning we...

5 days ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Scotty Smith

More By Scotty How to Foster a Praying Church Fostering a Praying Church A Biblical Theology of Worship How to Care for Victims of Abuse A Biblical Theology of Worship While he was still alive, that “deceiver”—Jesus, said, “After 3 days I will rise from the dead.” So seal the tomb until the third day. This will prevent his disciples from coming and stealing his body and then telling everyone he was raised from the dead! If that happens, we’ll be worse off than ever. Matt. 27:62-64 Lord Jesus,...

6 days ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Scotty Smith

More By Scotty How to Foster a Praying Church Fostering a Praying Church A Biblical Theology of Worship How to Care for Victims of Abuse A Biblical Theology of Worship “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matt. 27:46 “It is finished.” John 19:30 Lord Jesus, on the calendar of grace, we call today “Good Friday”—a day for humble reflection and grateful adoration. For you—the “Prince of Glory,” died for us. We were dead in...