Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they made him a
I believe this was the case for Jesus as they approached Jerusalem. Our Scripture tells us Jesus wept over Jerusalem. I believe He wept not because of what would take place in His life in the days ahead, but because the people, especially the leaders, were so far from God’s plan for...
Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, "I am thirsty." A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!"...
Despite the great difficulties in chronology, many interpreters have come to conclude with theologian Joachim Jeremias that the Last Supper took place within the framework of a Jewish Passover meal where Jesus sought to prepare the disciples for what was to come. The church remembered this as ...
An angel warned Joseph, according to Scripture, and he took Mary and the child to Egypt until Herod’s death. Joseph then brought the family back, and they settled in the town of Nazareth, in Galilee, located in northern Israel. Jesus’ relation to the historic town is why he is also...
It also typifies the sacrificial system, with Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb, handed over for the sins of humanity. Persons / Places / Events1. Pontius PilateThe Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. He recognized the motives of the chief priests.2. Chief PriestsJewish ...
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a ...
After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his
The darkness that Jesus faced at Gethsemane, when his blood became like drops of blood falling down upon the ground, has engulfed our country. It is up to you, the laypeople who are so good about coming to church, you who faithfully worship so regularly, to bring souls into the embrace ...
Over the years I’ve kept good and trustworthy servants with me–these men were very dear to me. They became my family. I certainly was aware that both my men and I lived in constant danger from radical Jews. I had exhausted all my efforts to bring some relief and healing to him–...