Josh Benner

The cross of Christ shows us the cost of sin

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

Originally published May 1, 2018 We have a sinfully low view of sin. We cannot overestimate the weight of sin when we see the cost of sin on the cross. None of us lives up even to our own moral standards…. Read More ›
Jesus and the Last Supper. More than just a meal.

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

Originally published April 13, 2017 As part of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday is recognized this evening. It was the night in which Jesus ate the Last Supper with his disciples. The time in which Jesus died corresponded with the Jewish… Read More ›
Notre Dame, the Church, and the beauty of things that are bigger than ourselves

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

Since the fire at Notre Dame on Monday, I’ve been awestruck by the thoughts of the longevity of that building. If you had asked me “when was Notre Dame built?” three days ago, I probably would have guessed 16th or… Read More ›
Joaquin Phoenix changes Bible story while playing Jesus

By the Josh Benner Blog on April 16, 2019 • ( 2 )

Actor Joaquin Phoenix plays Jesus in a new movie revolving around the life of Mary Magdalene. In the movie, Phoenix took liberty with one of the miracles of Jesus. In John 9, Jesus heals a man who had been born… Read More ›