The cross

a symbol of anger

of persecution

harsh retribution

punishment

and death

a symbol of life

of victory

redeemed, freed

from death

from the grave

The cross

foolishness

against our understanding

sealing the breach

restoring balance

                  

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April 2, 2014

1 Corinthians 1:18

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

(1 Corinthians 1:18-31

“Christ is God’s Wisdom and Power” (NCV))

Isaiah 29:14

Upper Room Daily Devotional

“The Message of the Cross”

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-04-02

by Regina Reeves

for April 2, 2014

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Upper Room Daily Devotional

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