Why does God test us as Deuteronomy 8:2, Psalm 26:2, and other verses describe? Read or listen to this chapter from Enduring Trials God’s Way to learn how trials prove your faith!
https://www.scottlapierre.org/why-does-god-test-us/
"I used to be a school teacher, and now I am a pastor. Both professions involve instructing others. I do not want to sound overly simple, but good teachers provide information people do not already have. If they already knew it, they would not need the instruction! Most letters in the New Testament are instructive. There is the occasional time an epistle will say, “I want to remind you…” but primarily they were written to provide new information. This is why James 1:3 is so unique! In the ESV and NIV it says, “You know that the testing of your faith produces [patience].” James was not teaching something new. He was telling readers what they already understand about trials. They test our faith!"
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“Sticks and stones…” isn’t true—words can wound deeply. At the cross, the mockery reveals what people demanded from Jesus: “Save Yourself.”
But Jesus didn’t save Himself so He could save us.
In Luke 23:35–41, we see the ridicule Jesus endured, the irony of the sign: “This is the King of the Jews,” two thieves, two responses, and why God’s kindness leads sinners to repentance.
Read: https://www.scottlapierre.org/thief-on-the-cross/
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Simon of Cyrene carried the cross behind Jesus (Luke 23:26). A picture of discipleship: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him (Luke 9:23).
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