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Taking up the cross—a precious opportunity
One minute, a Cyrenian named Simon was coming into the city from the countryside. The next, he was being drawn into what many would say is the most important event in humanity’s history—Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.
After being beaten and condemned, Jesus was led out of the city. The Bible says: “As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene . . . . They placed the cross on his back and made him carry it behind Jesus” (Luke 23:26, New English Translation).
It is believed that Jesus’ enemies thought he was weak from the beating and wanted him to survive so the full crucifixion could be carried out. So Roman soldiers ordered Simon to help carry Jesus’ cross. While Simon may have felt he was obeying the command of the soldiers, was he not actually responding to Christ, in line with the divine plan that would ultimately result in the resurrection?
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September 25, 2023 issue
View IssueEditorial
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Taking up the cross—a precious opportunity
Keith Wommack
Keeping Watch
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Forgiving and being forgiven through God’s grace
Karen Neff
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The truth that sets us free to forgive
Yvonne Prinsloo
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Bearing witness to God’s likeness
Blythe Evans
- Image and Inspiration
Kids
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Moonbeam
R. Kris Barthelmess
Healings
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Threat to vision reversed
Geri Mankey
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No more fears about money
Deborah Packer
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Praying for the world brings healing
Blanche Sabini
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Healing of knife wound to hand
Martha Moffett
Bible Lens
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Unreality
September 25–October 1, 2023
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Thanksgiving
2023
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Arthur Colyar, Carolyn Hook, Lynne Holz