John states that Jesus was first questioned byAnnas, Caiaphas's father-in-law who had previously served as high priest, and as head of the Annas family was probably considered a leading authority on religious matters. Following a brief hearing, Jesus was then referred to Caiaphas (John 18:1...
Finally, after the Resurrection, Jesus is reported to have ascended into heaven fromthe Mount of Olives(Acts 1:9–12); Luke mentions that the Ascension occurred on a location there near the village of Bethany (Luke 24:50–51). Who was there when Jesus ascended into heaven?
I began with the assumption that the Jesus of the Bible—the virgin birth, the miracles, and the resurrection—is all a myth. Why did I make this assumption? The virgin birth is based on a mistranslation—the word for young woman was mistranslated as a virgin. Also, in Greek and Roman...
After much controversy, "The Resurrection Tomb Mystery" (Thu., 10 p.m. Et on Discovery) came to television, chronicling the search for the roots of Christianity. Specifically, Biblical historian James Tabor believes he may have uncovered the tomb of Jesus.But his analysis of certain markings ...
Most historians of Josephus agree that he did not record the resurrection of Jesus and that those passages of his work where the resurrection is...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough ...
Furthermore, Jesus made an unmistakable claim to deity before the Chief Priests and the whole Sanhedrin. Caiaphas the High Priest asked him: "'Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?' 'I am,' said Jesus. 'And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right ha...
Where did Jesus first appear to the eleven disciples after the resurrection? On a mountain top in Galilee. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him. Matthew 28:16 In a room in Jerusalem. Afterward he appeared ...
This moment highlights Peter's impulsive nature, often seen throughout the Gospels, such as when he attempts to walk on water (Matthew 14:28-31) or when he rebukes Jesus for predicting His death (Mark 8:32-33). In this context, Peter's inability to find the right words underscores ...
Walking on Water…. Posted onJanuary 19, 2020 I’m a lot like Peter in asking God to give me big jobs, because in my heart I’m totally sold out, but well, I also have a tendency to lose my head and end up terrified of drowning. Like Peter though, Jesus immediately extends His ...
“You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. 44Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45You did not give me...