The Things of God and the Things of Men

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Those are the opening words that Charles Dickens used in his famous historical novel, “The Tale of Two Cities.” Chances are good you may have read it grudgingly for an English class back in high school. Despite it's ranking among the best-selling novels of all time you may not have felt like ever hearing those words ever again. Regrettably, that’s how many Christians feel when they hear about Christ’s crucifixion. Peter didn’t want to hear about it. But there’s a reason why Jesus wanted him to hear these words and why He wants you and me to hear them too.