When we think about Jesus and His ministry, lots of words come to mind. Amazing, phenomenal,

spellbinding. Yes, all good choices, but according to Chuck Swindall, there's one word

that seems to capture his ministry best. And it's this one, fascinating. Chuck selected

this word because, quoting him now, Jesus did the unpredictable in order to accomplish

the incredible. Well, today, on Insight for Living, Chuck will continue his brand new teaching

series called, Compeld by the Cross. In this study, he'll answer the relevant question,

why is Jesus so fascinating?

It is only right this morning that we give you our praise, dear Father. Your plan fulfilled

your perfection, prophesied centuries earlier was fulfilled just as you had arranged it.

You always keep your word. Your promises are sure. We to this day rely on them. We thank

you for each one. You've told us fear not. You've often mentioned the importance of praise,

by him therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually. That is the fruit

of our lips, giving thanks to your name. And so today, we pause to give you our praise. Looking

back over our lives, we must accept the fact that you have sovereignly led us all the way.

Even those things that at the time didn't make sense worked out for good to those of us who

love you and are called according to your purpose. Remind us of that today for those going

through difficult times. May praise me on our lips through this week. May we often pause and

remember all that our Savior endured for us. Then as we gather together at the end of the week,

may we pause longer and enter into the agony and suffering that He went through for us. And then

hours later may we stand and give you our glorious praise for the victory one at the open tomb.

When your Son was marvelously and miraculously and bodily raised from the dead,

give us a renewed hope that those we have lost today, we will see again that you will

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