The Cross of Christ is the finger of God . The finger of God is the flashing, neon billboard that points to the road from the Crucifixion to the Resurrection and says, "This Way" . To discover what is important in Christianity, just follow the finger of God. On the road from the Crucifixion to the Resurrection, Jesus built the edifice of Christianity.
The greatest obstacle blocking us from participating in the new Exodus is our superficial understanding of God
What is the Good News of Great Joy ? Can you give us a synopsis of it? Do you have the words? Is the answer on the tip of your tongue? Do you carry the Good News of Great Joy with you in your pocket always and everywhere? Or is your pocket empty?
Download a high fidelity representation of the reality of God from the proper context. The only context that gives us a a high fidelity representation of the reality of God is the road from the Crucifixion to the Resurrection. There we bear witness to the story of our salvation. The story of our salvation goes like this: We tortured and killed the God who loves us. He forgave us. Wow!
Whose job is it to rebuild the gardens of the new Eden here and now in the Valley of Tears? We think its God’s job. God thinks its our job. There is a difference in opinions. God’s prevails.
What is the detail of consequence? If the detail about God were not important, Jesus would not have released it into the Valley of Tears on the road from the Crucifixion to the Resurrection.
Christianity is a treasure map for treasure hunters engaged in a treasure hunt. A cross marks the spot of the treasure . Grab your shovel. Make your way to the road from the Crucifixion to the Resurrection. There, stake your claim. Dig up the treasure for yourself. Make yourself rich!