Filthy Roman Sponge

Have you ever been confused or unsure about that passage where Jesus is on the cross and is given something to drink from a sponge? [Matthew 27:45-50]



My stomach turned when I heard that, just the putridity of it. And how often do I still stick that sponge in Jesus' mouth?

[via The Resurgence]

Jesus Christ > Rocky Balboa

And I think this proves it:


I really don't know how I feel about this. It's along the lines of the old school Jesus is My Coach statues, only...terrifying. Plus there are two others in this series.

Is it a good idea to represent Jesus in this fashion? Is there something wrong with it?

via Jesus Needs New PR

Jesus Wants Sinners

Another video, this time from the Desiring God Blog. Very powerful...this one pissed me off as much as the guy said he was.

How many times do I do the same thing though? Placing a judgment and declaring through my actions or words that Jesus does not want something broken?

Resurrection Video

This video comes to you via the blog of a staff member, while I have a few things to say about this church, and even this video, I must say it is in the least powerful, and the poem ain't bad either:


Elevation Church Easter Opener from Elevation Church on Vimeo.