CONNECTING POINT: Suspended in the Moment

In the darkest times, a person’s faith can be challenged. This has long been the case, dating back to Christians in the First Century, especially those difficult days between Christ’s crucifixion and His resurrection. Although Jesus had been teaching and preparing His followers for what was to come, they didn’t quite grasp all that had taken place. As we read the Bible and the prophecies of Jesus regarding His betrayal and death, we can put two and two together; however, we are far removed from the intense emotions and experiences that His followers encountered. The long-awaited Messiah was no...