20The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. ...
He is sovereign, He is all-knowing, and He has worked out a perfect plan for your life in order to get you safely to the new place we’re all heading to. This is the place of our permanent residence—the Celestial City! This was also our “9 Lessons and Carols” service; We told...
Verse Concepts But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fi...
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Translations from AramaicLamsa BibleJesus said to them, ...
"Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, 'Let us also go, that we may die with him.'" (11:16) Thomas is usually remembered as "doubting Thomas" (20:25). But this statement shows both loyalty and courage. Later in his life, church tradition tells us that ...
It is significant (1) that the answer comes from the same chapter (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) which supplied our Lord with two out of His three answers to the Tempter (see Notes on Matthew 4:4; Matthew 4:7); and (2) that He does but repeat the answer that had been given before by the...
Verse Concepts And He said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Verse Concepts Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for theLordyour God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” ...
Answer:The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?Jeremiah 17:8-10The Lord is our cardiologist. The heart in the Bible is seat of the will. Either as the heart shape reminds us of feelings, the confusion arises in will full feelings which we fol...
Jesus is in the midst of his church always. He lovingly pursues and protects his people. He knows their pain. He knows their need. His glory and dominion are forever! The churches addressed in Revelation needed such a reminder. Our churches today need the same type of encouragement. The Ki...
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[b] 10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went ...