The death of Jesus is the pivotal event of human history and everything needs to be understood in light of that.

Despite the obvious emphasis of Scripture (in regard to suffering), we are bombarded by suggestions that the 'successful' Christian living takes place in the realm of constant victory, health, wholeness, and financial prosperity. In response to this we are not to pretend that suffering doesn’t exist or that it might be instantly cured. Such notions are the product of empty heads and closed Bibles.

To expose our minds constantly to ungodly thinking is a great danger.

Endurance is a key indicator of spiritual fitness.

Consider how Jesus came from a position of glory and consistently reached out to the lowly.

Death for the Christian is to fall asleep in the arms of Jesus and waking up and finding out that you're home.

When grace begins to rule, then our preoccupation with ourselves begins to leave.