Divine Savior Church-West Palm Beach

The grave was sealed. The enemy thought he had won. But death could not hold Him. On the third day, the ransom was complete—not just in suffering, but in victory. Jesus had paid the price, and now He rose to break the chains of sin, death, and the devil forever. The empty tomb is not just proof of His power; it is the receipt of our freedom. We were captives—trapped in sin, bound for death—but Jesus shattered the prison doors. And ...

The verdict was clear: guilty. Not for Jesus, but for us. Yet, the innocent One stood silent as the guilty walked free. He was flogged so we could be healed. He was forsaken so we could be accepted. He was condemned so the condemned could go free. This was no accident. No tragic twist of fate. This was the plan—the ransom paid in blood. As we stand before the cross tonight, we face the weight of
what He endured, but we do not b...

That night, Jesus took bread and broke it, offering His body. He poured out the cup, offering His blood. He knelt and washed the feet of His disciples—Judas included. In the face of betrayal, Jesus gave a gift: Himself. He knew what was coming. The thirty silver pieces had already exchanged hands. The guards were already on their way. But Jesus didn’t resist. He willingly offered Himself as the ransom for the betrayed, the weak, th...

We often think of abusing God’s Commandments as simply breaking them, but there’s a more subtle and dangerous abuse: trying to obey them in an effort to earn God’s favor and secure our place in heaven. This view sets aside God’s perfect plan of salvation and replaces it with a futile attempt to climb to Him. Satan turns the law into a ladder, leaving us either crushed by guilt or puffed up with pride. But in Christ, who was lifted ...

That week in Jerusalem was unlike any other. When Jesus entered on a donkey, the crowds cheered, waving palm branches and shouting praises, but they didn’t fully understand what was happening. By the end of the week, those same crowds
called for His crucifixion. Only Jesus truly understood the path ahead—betrayal,
suffering, and the cross. He embraced condemnation willingly so that we, the condemned, could go free. Jesus, t...

Integrity means being sound and whole—both in structure and in character. The final four Commandments reveal whether our hearts align with God’s will. When we steal, lie, or covet, it exposes more than bad behavior; it reveals broken values and desires. We lack honesty, empathy, and contentment—not just in our actions, but in who we are. Instead of making excuses, we cry out, “Lord, have mercy, for failing to live with integrity!” ...

We are often called upon to take a stand and make a statement witnessing about our relationship to our Savior. Peter had that opportunity and notoriously failed. Why? Peter had his eyes on the wrong place and built his faith on the wrong thing. God grant us such a faith that will not fail because it is built on him who will not fail us.

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God created us in His image to reflect His love in our relationships. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments teach us to honor authority, protect life, and cherish marriage. Yet, in every kind of relationship—family, workplace, community—we invent new ways to harm each other. How we treat others reveals how we truly feel about God. But where we fail, Jesus perfectly fulfilled God’s will, loving even the least among us. So, this ...

Two things are certain - death and taxes. Taxes are due in just a few weeks. But who knows when death will overtake us. Then, and at that moment, we will stand before the ultimate judge of all. For you, Jesus stood before human judges and
even God himself. He, who is the ultimate Judge, became the judged judge. And because he did three things are now certain, “Death, taxes, and justification.”

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The Second and Third Commandments reveal God’s mercy in how He saves us. His name isn’t just a label—it’s His reputation, His promises, His very character. The Sabbath isn’t just a day off—it’s the rest He gives from fear and condemnation. Yet, when we use His name flippantly, treat His Word lightly, or ignore the rest He offers, we do more harm to ourselves than to Him. Such disobedience leads to spiritual ruin. So, this week, we ...

Everyone has their price. We’re all chasing something and will pay almost any price to get it and keep it. Jesus had something on his mind and he was willing to do whatever it took to get it. Whenever everyone else fled away from the fight, Jesus rose up to meet it and embraced it because embracing it meant he could embrace you.

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If a loved one needed heart surgery, would you trust a first-year med student or an experienced surgeon? If accused of a crime, would you rely on a legal intern or a top attorney? We instinctively seek those who can best care for us. Apply that to the First Commandment: when God tells us to have no other gods, it’s not because He craves attention but because no one loves or cares for us like He does. Trusting anything more than Him...

When we’re accused of doing wrong, it’s easy to get defensive, making excuses or comparing ourselves to others. But with our defenses up, repentance is impossible. God, however, lowers our defenses by inviting us into His open
arms, where we don’t need to pretend to be perfect. He doesn’t ask us to confess our sins because He doesn’t know them—He already does. He calls us to repent so that we might fully understand the weight o...

We don’t have what it takes to get out of the mess we were in. We’re scared of the cost. We don’t want to pay it. We think we can, but we can’t. Only Jesus can. And Jesus did. Jesus paid the price we couldn’t, wouldn’t, and didn’t even want to pay for all people who walk on the face of the earth. One paid the ransom for all.

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Would you look directly at the sun? Of course not—it would burn your eyes and leave you blind. Similarly, looking directly at God’s glory, brighter than the sun, would be overwhelming. His holiness, which loves good and hates evil, is terrifying for sinners like us. That’s why God told Moses, “No one may see me and live” (Exodus 33:20). Yet, God longs for us to know him, so he hides his glory to reveal himself. Jesus hid his glory ...

We’re going to talk about sex! But it’s not going to be a shameful, embarrassing conversation. God loves sex. He created it and designed it for our enjoyment. He loves it when we enjoy sex the way he designed it. But good sex takes work. It’s not quite as movies and TV and porn represent it. Sex is a beautiful gift from God that can bring amazing blessings, but its power can also bring harm and pain when misused. Let’s learn about ...

Depression feels so overwhelming. Many times, there’s the feeling of having no hope. Here, we see the psalmist feel despair, his soul thirsting for the Lord. But then he talks to himself. Why am I so down? Even in this desperate situation, he is my Savior and my God. If only that was the silver bullet. However, depression can be like a yo-yo; wrestling match in the mind. One minute we know our hope is in God. The next moment, we ar...

Anxiety is prevalent in so many people today. Worrisome thoughts fill our minds and it leads to a bodily response. As Christians, God’s Word tells us again and again not to be anxious and not to worry. Why? Because we have a God who is in control. More than that, we get to call this God Father. Just like a loving father protects, provides, and loves his children, our Heavenly Father protects, provides, and loves us more than we cou...

How do Christians participate in the transgender conversation? How does God want Christians to feel about the topic, and more importantly, the people? Too often, the topic of transgender makes us think about ideologies, progressive societal trends, and angry debates. But what about people? How can we help people who struggle with transgender feelings? How does the gospel apply to this issue? God’s Word will be our guide as we see h...