Are we properly remembering Jesus?
It is Friday, immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. The …
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Are we astonished or afraid?
Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …
“We don’t want a riot on our hands,” ~Religious elites
Why this is important: The religious leaders and elites of Jesus day were afraid of a riot. Now that is …
What does it mean when Jesus says “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”
Did God abandon Jesus? It is a stunning question. From noon to three, the whole earth was dark. Around midafternoon …
What is the stunning conclusion we can make about the crucifixion of Jesus?
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel, and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
Are believers united with Jesus the Messiah in his crucifixion?
Why it matters: If a man is justified by the works of the Law, then why did Jesus the Messiah die? …
What price did Jesus pay to redeem us?
I pray that the evidence of the Master’s love in my life will be clearly verified in my life. There …
Does the Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seem like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction?
The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …
Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
Did Jesus complete God’s mission and goals?
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …
7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
What was the most important thing to Jesus?
Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …
Has Jesus finished everything He came to do?
Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …
Why is Jesus thirsty?
Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …
What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
Will Jesus remember us?
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …
7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
“When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him.” ~Luke
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
“Immediately the religious elites went out and started plotting with the political elites against him, how they might kill him.” ~Mark
Conspiracy theories are interesting. People get intrigued by them. This one really existed. The religious and political elites of the …
“Why are you trying to kill me?” ~Jesus
Jesus is in the confounding business. Jesus knows what He is talking about and that is disconcerting to many. Some …
The lull of Holy Saturday — What was Jesus up to?
There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …
Why was Jesus the Messiah exalted on the cross?
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
“They took Jesus, therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross.” ~Apostle John
Jesus paid it all for me. Jesus died a horrible death on the cross. Jesus calls on me to join …
Was Jesus nailed to the cross? How much did He suffer? What was the point?
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
“Then what do you want me to do with the one you call the King of the Jews?”” ~Pilate
It is a stunning question. How will I answer? It could be asked of me. I am in the crowd. …
“Please, not what I want — what do you want?” ~Jesus to God
Jesus knows what is coming. Jesus knows the the agony, not only of the crucifixion, but also the burden of …
“So thick-headed! So slow-hearted! Why can’t you simply believe all that the prophets said?” ~Jesus
Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …
“Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “Yes, I am.” ~Jesus
Here is the good news! Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone who encounters Him comes away knowing it. It moves …
Crucifixion — Why was Jesus scourged and then had to carry His own cross?
Crucifixion is all ghastly to contemplate. The cruelty is stunning. It goes beyond the shame and pain though. Jesus died …
“This has to be the Son of God!” ~Roman Captain at the Crucifixion
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” ~Jesus
Did God abandon Jesus? It is a stunning question. From noon to three, the whole earth was dark. Around midafternoon …
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” ~Greeks coming to Jerusalem for Passover
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
“Those are your words, not mine.” ~Jesus
Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up charges against him. They said, “We found this …
“Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up.” ~Angels about Jesus
“They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over …
“If you say so.” ~Jesus
Pilate had heard the “accusations” from the Jewish leaders. He was trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. …
“Father, forgive them; they don’t know what they’re doing.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows what is important. In his death, and then resurrection, he showed us. Jesus wasn’t the only one crucified …
“First Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified.” ~Apostle Paul
Oh how we value the articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. …
“If they had a clue about God’s eternal plan, they wouldn’t have killed the Master of the God-designed life on a cross.” ~ Apostle Paul
We have lots of experts. And that is sometimes a good thing. The problem is that most experts don’t have …
Some great Easter quotes: He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed!
He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed! Christ the Lord is risen today, Sons of men and angels say. Raise …
“I’m thirsty.” ~~Jesus from the cross
Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …
“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” ~~Jesus from the cross
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. And Jesus just …
“Here is your mother.” ~~Jesus on the cross
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. Jesus …
“Today you will join me in paradise.” ~~Jesus on the cross
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing an agonizing deaths. One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed …
What Jesus said as he died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” ~~Billy Graham
God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying …
What was the end in Jesus’ mind? The day death died.
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
It is Maundy Thursday
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 