Many people say “I’ve sinned” — but their hearts never change. Balaam’s story reminds us that repentance isn’t just saying the right words; it’s truly turning from sin.
In Numbers 22, Balaam’s lips said, “I have sinned,” but his actions showed otherwise. This message challenges us to examine whether our repentance is genuine or just empty confession.
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Crowds followed Jesus everywhere—but crowds aren’t the same as disciples.
In the Gospels, people could be near Jesus physically while being far from Him spiritually. Jesus defines discipleship clearly: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him (Luke 9:23; 14:27).
In this message, we look at the difference between being part of the crowd and truly belonging to Christ, and how Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross behind Jesus becomes a living picture of discipleship (Luke 23:26–27).
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Question: Are you in the crowd—or are you following Christ?
Centuries before Jesus stood before Pilate, God gave a prophetic preview in Zechariah 11—including the shocking choice of a substitute and the tragic rejection of the true Shepherd.
📖 Blog post: https://www.scottlapierre.org/choosing-barabbas-over-jesus-wrong-shepherd/
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What stood out to you most from this connection between Zechariah 11 and Luke 23?
