It’s a word I get tired of hearing. It’s a word used all too often and at the same time, not enough. It can infuriate parents beyond belief. And yet the same word can enlighten a situation in such a way no other word can. As a parent of 3 preschoolers, I hear this word far too often. However, as a leader, I use this word far too sparingly. What’s that word?

Why! A word that parents get tired of hearing and answering an endless litany of reasons. Why? The question that great leaders ask before making decisions, changing course, or starting anything new. Why? But a question that is so vital and core to the faith of every Christ follower at the same time. Why?

Why really is a foundational question to answer and rest on as a Christian! John Stott had a great insight on this one question in his classic work The Cross of Christ. But For The Church does a great job of summarizing Stott’s answer to the why question in their article, “Why did Christ Die?” The best part is: the question is answered from two different perspectives and both are necessary to understand the gospel of Jesus!

Enjoy the article and as always be with the Lord’s people on the Lord’s day!