The cross is the centerpiece of history and the core of Gods redemptive agenda. Even before time, God planned the cross of Calvary in order to save people from every nation. But not everyone views the cross this way. As we will soon see, the contrast is startling.
Running the race of life is hard. Yet with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of the historic Moody Church in Chicago, takes listeners on a journey into the Word to help them make it across the finish line. Dr. Lutzer shares the good news of the gospel each day on Running to Win.
Running the race of life is hard. Yet with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of the historic Moody Church in Chicago, takes listeners on a journey into the Word to help them make it across the finish line. Dr. Lutzer shares the good news of the gospel each day on Running to Win.
All four gospels document Jesus’ death and resurrection. John’s account shows how the risen Christ first appeared to Mary Magdalene. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights the honest and personal relationship she had with Jesus. Mary’s journey from demon-possessed to daughter of God reveals Christ’s transforming power.
The Romans expertly executed Jesus, ensuring He was truly dead. Yet God’s power prevailed, resurrecting His Son in glorious triumph. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer highlights Mary Magdalene, a woman prominent in Jesus’ life. Consider the wonder of seeing your Savior alive again after witnessing His death!
The central event in human history drew many kinds of responses. At the cross, the crowd jeered Jesus, the chief priests mocked Him, and His mother simply wept. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three profound implications from Jesus’ sacrificial death. What if we bear personal responsibility for how we respond to Jesus’ death?
Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines three responses at the crucifixion: Jesus, other individuals, and the crowds. But instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for us.
Courts may pass sentence, but justice is not always done. For Jesus, show trials were held to give legitimacy to killing an innocent man. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three lessons from Jesus’ response to injustice. A day is coming when every wrong in the universe will be made right.