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“Only God's inspired truth can protect us against the deceptions of the enemy.”
― Bill Crowder

“Father, thank You for the boundaries of life that protect us from sin and from ourselves. Give us the wisdom and grace to respond gratefully to Your Word in areas of danger and temptation.”
― Bill Crowder

“The Son of God dies in splendor and majesty, not in defeat and loss. The crucifixion event covers about six hours. During those six hours, the gospel writers capture a series of seven sayings of Christ from the tree of death—sometimes referred to as the Seven Last Words. The first three statements are horizontal in nature, describing Christ’s conclusion of His dealings with mankind. They are characterized by: Forgiveness: “Jesus was saying, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing’” (Luke 23:34). Redemption: “He said to [the thief on the cross], ‘Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise’” (23:43). Compassion: “When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ From that hour the disciple took her into his own household” (John 19:26-27). * Even in the middle of His pain and anguish, Jesus took the time to perform the duty of the oldest son in caring for His mother. Having cared for those around Him,* the Savior turned His attention heavenward and to the ultimate task at hand. His final four statements engage His Father in the redemptive act that is occurring on the cross of Calvary. These statements express the spiritual aspects of Christ’s work as He progresses through these stages: Abandonment: “About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’” (Matthew 27:46). Readiness: “After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, ‘I am thirsty’” (John 19:28). Fulfillment: “Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). Release: “Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ Having said this, He breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). The charge that was placed above His head read: “this is Jesus the King of the Jews” (Matthew 27:37). Everything about His crucifixion spoke of His true majesty, not only as the King of the Jews but also as the King of kings.”
― Bill Crowder, The Mockery & Majesty of the Cross - Discovery Series

“In a world where words are often wielded as weapons, may we use our words as tools to build the hearts of others.”
― Bill Crowder

“Mary rode the donkey. Joseph had fashioned a small rolled saddle to support her back. She had nearly reached the term of her pregnancy . . . She was breathless and tired, swollen in her hands, wrists, and ankles. Her long hair had lost traces of its beauty . . . Mary was determined to go with Joseph to bear her boy in the city of his father David.”
― Bill Crowder, Windows on Christmas

“veces, las lecciones que necesitamos”
― Bill Crowder, Elías: Un Hombre Común En Una Época Extraordinaria (Serie Tiempo de Buscar)

“Cuando se derrumba nuestra zona de confort, no quiere decir que Dios haya perdido el control. Sin embargo, puede significar que hemos dejado de oír Su voz porque estamos demasiado cómodos.”
― Bill Crowder, Elías: Un Hombre Común En Una Época Extraordinaria (Serie Tiempo de Buscar)

“Elías necesitaba saber que podía confiar en Dios mucho”
― Bill Crowder, Elías: Un Hombre Común En Una Época Extraordinaria (Serie Tiempo de Buscar)