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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

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Jesus, On Trial For Us – Part 3 of 3

April 10, 2025
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Courts may pass sentence, but justice is not always done. For Jesus, show trials were held to give legitimacy to killing an innocent man. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three lessons from Jesus’ response to injustice. A day is coming when every wrong in the universe will be made right.

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Envy is a deeply human motivation. The religious leaders of the day wanted to condemn Jesus, furious He was claiming to be God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reviews Jesus’ three trials before the authorities installed by Rome. How did Jesus react to injustice, and how should we react?
April 9, 2025
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In a perfect world, the court system examines facts and determines guilt or innocence. But after Jesus was arrested, He went before several so-called courts in rapid succession. In this message, Pastor Lutzer analyzes Jesus’ three proceedings before the Jewish authorities. How does injustice fit into the bigger picture of God’s purposes?
April 8, 2025
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Many people live with guilt and regret, thinking they’ve paid their debt and are saved, but they aren't. Judas’ betrayal of Jesus—perhaps history’s greatest crime—filled even him with remorse. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three critical lessons from Judas’ life. After all, remorse doesn’t save anybody.
April 7, 2025
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We’re all hypocritical. Judas walked with Jesus for three years, saw the miracles, heard the teaching, and sat at the place of honor at the Last Supper, but he still committed the most horrific of all sins. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how we have the potential for great evil within our hearts. Let’s learn from Judas, a man just like us. 
April 4, 2025
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When Judas gave Jesus that fateful kiss, he was helping those who wanted to kill the Son of God. The enemies of Christ unwittingly made our redemption possible. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the characteristics of Judas in his heart, mind, and will. How were both God and Judas involved in Jesus’ betrayal?  
April 3, 2025
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Ancient Gethsemane trees bore silent witness to Jesus’ agony in His darkest hour. None of us can ever fully fathom the agony that Jesus went through to redeem us. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer contemplates three life-changing applications from Jesus’ anguished cries. Why was redemption so costly? 
April 2, 2025
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Following God’s will frequently involves conflicting desires. Jesus could have called legions of angels to be delivered, but He cried out, “Not my will but thine.” In this teaching from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer clarifies how the all-powerful Son submitted to the Father. The will of God isn’t often the easiest path.
April 1, 2025
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Many of us have experienced depression, panic attacks, or emotional turbulence. Jesus experienced immeasurable agony in Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer explores Jesus’ sorrow and plea in His final hours. Can we truly fathom Jesus’ agony or, what’s more, His incredible love for us?
March 31, 2025
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Will God remain with us in our failures? At the edge of the Promised Land, Moses disobeyed God but God was with him to the very end of his life. In this message from Psalm 90, Pastor Lutzer contemplates Moses’ relationship with God in the desert. Let’s discover three contrasts between humanity and God.
March 28, 2025
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Even the great Moses made a serious error and disobeyed God near the end of his life. Imagine the disappointment of not crossing into the Promised Land. In this message, Pastor Lutzer looks at Moses’ failure from multiple perspectives. But God’s perspective matters most and He was displeased.
March 27, 2025
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About Running To Win 15 Minute Version

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in seven languages.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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