{"id":904,"date":"2009-10-18T04:01:57","date_gmt":"2009-10-18T04:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/markdroberts\/2009\/10\/sunday-inspiration-from-the-high-calling-72.html"},"modified":"2009-10-18T04:01:57","modified_gmt":"2009-10-18T04:01:57","slug":"sunday-inspiration-from-the-high-calling-72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/2009\/10\/sunday-inspiration-from-the-high-calling-72.html","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drinking the Cup of Judgment<\/h3>\n

READ Psalm 75:1-10<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0For the LORD holds a cup in his hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices.
\nHe pours out the wine in judgment,\u00a0and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs.<\/p>\n

Psalm 75:8<\/a><\/p>\n

In Psalm 75:8, the image of a cup filled with wine represents the coming judgment of God. In a time known to God alone, he will judge the wicked (75:2), giving them their due. Those who have defiantly rejected God will drink the wine of his judgment, draining the glass to the very bottom.
\nThis passage in Psalm 75 helps us understand the ministry of Jesus. When James and John asked Jesus if they could share in his kingly glory, he responded by saying, \u201cYou don\u2019t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?\u201d (Mark 10:38). Jesus would drink the cup of God\u2019s judgment, taking upon himself the penalty for human sin. Yet, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus wrestled with this very calling: \u201c \u2018Abba, Father,\u2019 he cried out, \u2018everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine\u2019 \u201d (Mark 14:36). In faithfulness to the will of the Father, Jesus chose to drink the cup of judgment, to bear the weight of our sin.
\nThus, we do not have to fear the cup of God\u2019s wrath. In fact, Jesus offers us the cup of the new covenant in his blood (Luke 22:20). Through the sacrifice of Jesus\u2014<\/span>his act of drinking the cup\u2014<\/span> we are forgiven, if we put our trust in him. Therefore, the next time you receive Communion, remember that Jesus drank the cup of judgment so that you might savor the cup of salvation.
\nQUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION<\/strong>: Do you ever think of Jesus as taking upon himself God\u2019s judgment for your sin? What difference does it make in your life that Jesus drank the cup of judgment for you?
\nPRAYER<\/strong>:\u00a0 O Lord Jesus, as I reflect upon what you have done for me, my heart is filled with humble gratitude. You drank, not just the cup of judgment, but my cup of judgment. You took upon yourself the just penalty for my sin. How grateful I am for your amazing grace!
\nNow you offer me, not the cup of suffering, but rather the cup of salvation. In your blood I am forgiven. I have no need to fear the judgment of God because you have taken it, giving me your own relationship with the Father in return. Thank you, dear Lord, for this rich and life-changing gift!
\nAll praise be to you, Lord Jesus, my Savior, Savior of the world! Amen<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Before his time at Irvine Pres, Mark served on the staff of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood as Associate Pastor of Education. (Thanks to Janel Pahl for taking the photo to the right.) Mark studied at Harvard University, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in the Study of Religion, and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins. He has taught classes in New Testament for Fuller Theological Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark has written several books, including No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer (WaterBrook, 2005), Dare to Be True (WaterBrook, 2003), Jesus Revealed (WaterBrook, 2002), After \"I Believe\" (Baker, 2002), and Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Word, 1993). His most recent book is Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Crossway, 2007). He is currently working on a commentary on Ephesians that will be published by Zondervan in 2014. Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. WaterBrook, 2002. After \"I Believe\": Experiencing Authentic Christian Living. Baker, 2002. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther in the Communicator's Commentary Series. Word, 1993. Contacting Mark: You can reach Mark at: E-mail: mark@markdroberts.com mroberts@laitylodge.org Phone: Laity Lodge: (830) 792-1216 Address: Laity Lodge 719 Earl Garrett Kerrville, TX 78028","url":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/author\/mroberts"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/214"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/904\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}