“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.” Psalm 125:1 The Psalmist begins this Psalm by making a clear description of what it means to trust. He compares those who trust in the Lord to a firm mountain. Moreover, the Psalmist explains how strong and deeply rooted is the faith of a person who decides to place their full trust in God. When comparing those who trust in God with a mountain, the Psalmist clearly illustrates that their faith is strongly grounded and remains firm just as a mountain remains fixed...

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Driving past a Christian church I saw a poster that stood out to me. It read: “I am Barabbas.” As I drove my car back home, the words of this poster echoed in my mind. It was as if I could hear the multitude yelling: “Release Barabbas and crucify Jesus!” Suddenly, as I kept hearing those words, I realized that I was that criminal. Just like Barabbas was a...