Kicking off our collection, The Thrill of Hope, Ben Stuart gives us perspective on why God sent Jesus at the specific time he did by unveiling the big picture told through Scripture.
Scripture References
29.“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss2:29 Or promised, / now dismiss your servant in peace.30.For my eyes have seen your salvation,31.which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:32.a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
15.And I will put enmity
between you and the woman,
and between your offspring3:15 Or seed and hers;
he will crush3:15 Or strike your head,
and you will strike his heel.”
6.You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
About the Contributor
Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M. He also earned a master’s degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime. View more from the Contributor.