Moreover, Jesus had a following, the city was packed with pilgrims who were celebrating the exodus from Egypt and Israel’s liberation from foreign bondage, and Jesus had committed a small act of violence in the sacred precincts. He was dangerous, and his execution is perfectly understandable ...
1 Corinthians 5:7 tells us that Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed for us. All the sacrifices in the Bible point to the ultimate sacrificial love of Jesus nailed to the cross. Dr John Stott memorably said that if it were not for the cross of Christ embracing our suffering, he...
The Passover was celebrated each year in commemoration of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt; thus it was a feast celebrating redemption (see Exod 12). The Passover lamb was roasted and eaten after sunset in a family group of at least ten people (m. Pesahim 7.13). People ate the ...
Luke 2: 1-7Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.2This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.3And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.4And Joseph also w...
Coincidentally, Singapore is also celebrating its 50th Years of Independence and has called it Jubilee year as well. Thus, this is the year of a New Today. Everything is reset to a New beginning. God commanded that “In this year of Jubilee each of you shall return to possess your ...
Historically, the Passover meal, which they were likely celebrating, was a time of remembrance and unity, adding a layer of irony to the betrayal that would unfold. Jesus saidThe authority of Jesus' words is emphasized here. In the Greek, "Ἰησοῦς λέγει" (Iēsous legei...
The Passover was celebrated each year in commemoration of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt; thus it was a feast celebrating redemption (see Exod 12). The Passover lamb was roasted and eaten after sunset in a family group of at least ten people (m. Pesahim 7.13). People ate the ...
We will be with Him in Heaven celebrating the "marriage supper of the "Lamb." "And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God." ~ Rev. Ch. 19 v 9 (KJV) ...
Jesus is the "groom" and His Church - those that believe in Him, are His bride! We will be with Him in Heaven celebrating the "marriage supper of the "Lamb." "And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto...
must be part of a rhythm in whichbeingalso has its place. This is the ultimate message of the Seasons of our Joy: that thereisjoy in the seasons themselves, in our very decision to join in noting them, in celebrating them, in walking the spiritual path — the spiral — that they make...