Did Jesus the Messiah’s predictions concerning the manner of his death come true?
Jesus knew how he would die. It was predicted in the Old Testament in prophesies. It was a cruel and …
Jesus knew how he would die. It was predicted in the Old Testament in prophesies. It was a cruel and …
Crucifixion is all ghastly to contemplate. The cruelty is stunning. For Jesus, it goes beyond the shame and pain of …
It is Friday, immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. The …
Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …
Why this is important: The religious leaders and elites of Jesus day were afraid of a riot. Now that is …
Did God abandon Jesus? It is a stunning question. From noon to three, the whole earth was dark. Around midafternoon …
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel, and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
Why it matters: If a man is justified by the works of the Law, then why did Jesus the Messiah die? …
I pray that the evidence of the Master’s love in my life will be clearly verified in my life. There …
The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …
Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …
Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
Conspiracy theories are interesting. People get intrigued by them. This one really existed. The religious and political elites of the …
Jesus is in the confounding business. Jesus knows what He is talking about and that is disconcerting to many. Some …
There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
Jesus paid it all for me. Jesus died a horrible death on the cross. Jesus calls on me to join …
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
It is a stunning question. How will I answer? It could be asked of me. I am in the crowd. …
Jesus knows what is coming. Jesus knows the the agony, not only of the crucifixion, but also the burden of …
Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …
Here is the good news! Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone who encounters Him comes away knowing it. It moves …
Crucifixion is all ghastly to contemplate. The cruelty is stunning. It goes beyond the shame and pain though. Jesus died …
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
Did God abandon Jesus? It is a stunning question. From noon to three, the whole earth was dark. Around midafternoon …
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up charges against him. They said, “We found this …
“They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over …
Pilate had heard the “accusations” from the Jewish leaders. He was trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. …
Jesus knows what is important. In his death, and then resurrection, he showed us. Jesus wasn’t the only one crucified …
Oh how we value the articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. …
We have lots of experts. And that is sometimes a good thing. The problem is that most experts don’t have …
He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed! Christ the Lord is risen today, Sons of men and angels say. Raise …
Hanging from the cross. He will die for us. The agony is unbearable. He didn’t say a lot. It was …
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. And Jesus just …
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. Jesus …
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing an agonizing deaths. One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed …
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 …
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master …