Coming For You

"What would Jesus think about gambling?" a man asked at the poker table the other day, after we brought up our faith.

We have a quick answer for this question now. "Jesus was the ultimate 'all-in.'"

The man laughed out loud at our comparison - but we hope he got the point:

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. - Romans 5:6

We apologize if this steps on any toes, but "the ungodly" means you. And us. And everyone. Jesus Christ died for all of us - and for all of our sins, whether or not you think poker is sinful gambling.  But thankfully....

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. - I Corinthians 15:20

Jesus was resurrected from the grave - and the amazing promise of the Bible is that you can be, too:

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23

Tonight some believers in Jesus will think about all this, by gathering for what some call the "Lord's Supper." Others call it a New Testament Passover, since Jesus marked that occasion with bread and wine so believers would remember Him.

For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. - I Corinthians 11:26

We're thankful for both Jesus's death and resurrection, so we plan to remember it tonight. Do you remember?