This evening, we have been privileged to trace the history of God carrying out the beginning of his plan of salvation. Angel announcements of unexpected and miraculous births lay the foundations for the Savior and his way-preparer to arrive. And tonight we celebrate, chief of all, the birth of Jesus, the one Gabriel assured Mary would be the eternal King promised to David and his descendants.
"Jesus' Curse Is Our Redemption" (Sermon on Galatians 3:10-13) | April 18, 2025
Tonight’s service is difficult. It is challenging to try to find a balanced tone within ourselves. We are here to observe something tremendously sad—yet from which all of our hope and joy flow. So, how do we hold both the sadness of Jesus’ death and the comfort that this death paid for our sins? How do we balance the sadness that Jesus suffered hell on the cross and the blessing that he did so for us, so we will never face it? We can try to finesse it, but the reality is there is no “correct” tone for tonight. Sadness and joy sit beside each other tonight as the Son of God gives up his life.
