So it was necessary, since God had purposed to save his church, to transfer the punishment from them who deserved it but could not bear it, to one who had not deserved it but could bear it.

This transfer of punishment by divine dispensation is the foundation of the Christian faith, indeed of all the supernatural revelation contained in Scripture. (John Owen)

by Richard Shin

• As we meditate on this week’s significance as Holy Week, David Mathis from Desiring God shares how every Calvary step that Jesus took was a step of love.
• As Easter approaches, Philip Yancey reflects on his experience with the Newtown shooting, and the message of hope that comes with our faith. It’s quite powerful, and so I would encourage you to read here.
• This is a short but powerful post about God and suffering by Randy Alcorn and John Stott.
• Mark Altrogge has an ongoing series on the seven words that Jesus shared on his way to the cross. They begin with words of forgiveness, then salvation, relationship, abandonment, and now distress. By my count, that’s five. So stay on the lookout for two more.
• The craze of March (half, and half-April) Madness is in full effect. In light of this, you can find the audio version of C. J. Mahaney’s book, Don’t Waste Your Sports, for free here.
• Have you ever asked yourself, “What is the kingdom of God?” Matt Smethurst from The Gospel Coalition shares an interview of a book on this very subject.
• C Michael Patton shares fifteen myths about Bible translation. Do you believe any of these? You can find them here.

I hope you have a happy Easter!

Coram Deo