Each year I attempt to come at the resurrection of Christ from a new angle, and this year I would like to focus on the biblical concept of humility before honor. God rewards humility and a self-awareness in a world that is all about "me". Christ gave the ultimate example of humility in the Passion week - he was whipped, scorned, spit upon, and beaten. And yet three days later, he had risen as the king of kings and lord of lords. The believer may undergo a similar transformation in God's eyes. Although we began as unclean sinners, God has brought us to honor in his sight through the cleansing of the blood.
Humility before Honor
Learning from Christ's example in the Passion Week
March 31, 2024 • Pastor Tom Arnould • Proverbs 15:33
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