The
Events Leading Up to and Including Jesus' Death
Covenant
of Hope Ministries Thursday Study_4_17_2014
Good
afternoon, and welcome to this Midweek Study for Covenant of Hope
Ministries. I am Elder Cal Jennings. You can find sermons posted on
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and I. I will inform you further regarding changes. These changes
were made due to health reasons. The sermon length has shortened
dramatically. We are unsure as to when there might be video
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Prayer List: We have many on our prayer list. Some wish to remain anonymous, and others only wish to have their first names mentioned. Our prayer list has grown from last week. This is our current prayer list for this week.
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Please keep Elder Cal Jennings in your prayers as he is very sick
spending most of his week extremely weak and in bed.
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Please pray for my friend Teresa’s sister who is in stage four
cancer.
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Please keep our member Wayne Bartosh in prayer for his trials and
tribulations that he may receive mercy and hope in Jesus.
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Please keep an elderly couple in your prayers still, they are in
their eighties, and the woman just had surgery. She came out of it
well, and is healing. May the Lord bless them and keep the two
together, even if just for a little while here on this earth.
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Please keep others known by any of us up in prayer for whatever they
might need.
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Please keep my friend Heather in prayer for patience and safe haven.
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Please keep my whole family in prayer for the pain, suffering, and
chaos we are going through. My physical being is very weak still.
Those who have seen pictures have said so. Thankfully, with a new
medication the dizzy spells have lessened. Praise God and Jesus for
that.
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Pray that the adversity and the pain we have seen around the world
would be relieved, and swept away. May we find common ground in many
ways, even if we start with just one step.
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Remember those who have been lost either violently or peacefully this
week.
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Pray that I may be able to get in touch with all of our membership,
even with the shortest of notes, just to say hello and I’m thinking
about each of you.
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Keep the ministry in your thoughts, each member, no matter their
location, their circumstances, because a group of friends, a
ministry, should support one another.
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There are many in our ministry who are searching for more in regard
to our presence with my health, and with the health of others. We
pray that there would be health found once more, and that we have
answers to all and for all.
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Please keep a friend, Debby, in your prayers for a swift recovery
after major cancer surgery.
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Continue your prayers for Phoebe Fair’s family as they continue to
grieve her loss.
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Pray that the adversity and the pain we have seen around the world
would be relieved, and swept away. May we find common ground in many
ways, even if we start with just one step.
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Keep the ministry in your thoughts, each member, no matter their
location, their circumstances, because a group of friends, a
ministry, should support one another.
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There are many in our ministry who are searching for more in regard
to our presence with my health, and with the health of others. We
pray that there would be health found once more, and that we have
answers to all and for all.
Prayer:
Father
in heaven, we thank You for this day and for these who are here to
share it with us. We bring up to you in prayer our friends, family,
and membership who are in pain, sorrow, or are suffering difficulties
of any kind. We pray that they may be healed, brought solace, and
given mercy. We pray for those who we don't know of that are also
experiencing pain, suffering sorrow, or are experiencing
difficulties. We do all of this in Your Holy Name through the Savior
Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, Amen and so it shall
be.
O Sacred Head - A cappella Hymn
Most
of us who have attended churches most of our lives and have reached
their 50s and 60s in age know about the events leading up to Jesus'
death. I'm going to put up a time line posted by About.com and talk
a little bit about what Jesus suffered and what we can compare it to
today. The article will be indented and my comments will be left
justified.
More
about the death of Jesus: Why
Did Jesus Have to Die?
Walk step by step with Jesus: Holy Week Timeline.
Walk step by step with Jesus: Holy Week Timeline.
Timeline of Jesus' Final Hours
Preceding Events
- The
Last Supper
(Matthew 26:20-30; Mark 14:17-26; Luke 22:14-38; John 13:21-30)
Jesus, knowing that his time was at hand, decided to make some announcements to the Apostles and let them know who was going to betray him. This was a Passover feast or a Jewish Seder. The wine, if it was a traditional Jewish Passover Seder was Kosher fermented wine (Thanks to Sharon Dobson for the help with Jewish traditions). I was unsure because the Greek word used in the passage for the Last Supper was a word that could mean either fermented or unfermented. This is where Jesus let the others know and let Judas know that he knew who it was who was going to betray him.
- In the Garden
of Gethsemane
(Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-45)
Here is an excerpt from Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemane.
Matthew 26:38-40
King James Version (KJV)38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Have you ever been in a time of deep sorrow knowing that something horrible for you was approaching? Maybe it was a bill you couldn't pay and the court was going to take action against you? Maybe it was knowing you had to go to school the next day and face being beaten up by a bully or bullies? Perhaps you had another experience of some kind that was similar in nature? Now, imagine that you wanted your friends to be with you because you were in great fear and sorrow and they all but ignored you. Imagine also that you knew that one of your friends was going to betray you and speak against you. How would you feel? That is what Jesus faced here.
- Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested
(Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11)
Matthew 26:47
King James Version (KJV)47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Can you imagine the religious leaders of today coming at you with weapons to kill you for committing such crimes as healing someone on the Sabbath, teaching that you should treat your neighbors well, even if they aren't your kind, teaching that money is the root of all kinds of evil, and associating with the poor, lepers, tax collectors, and prostitutes to try to teach them a better way of life? Jesus seemed a little confused by it as well.
Mark 14:48
King James Version (KJV)48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
This is right after Simon Peter cut off the high priest's servant's ear and Jesus healed it.
John 18:10-11
King James Version (KJV)10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Yes, this was to fulfill prophecy, but Jesus was also trying to teach his Apostles something. They were still expecting Jesus to set up a physical kingdom. When he was asked about taxed Jesus told them this.
Mark 12:14-17
King James Version (KJV)14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.” This was another indication that Jesus' kingdom was not a physical one but a spiritual one yet, at the time of his arrest, his Apostles still didn't understand.
Imagine for a moment that you're laying on your death bed and you have tried and tried to explain something to one of your children all of your life and they STILL didn't understand. How would you feel? Can you imagine how Jesus must have felt when he knew that he soon would not be around to teach them anymore?
- The Religious Leaders Condemn Jesus
(Matthew 27:1-2; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71)
Here Jesus was approached by the religious leaders and charges were presented to Pontius Pilate.
Matthew 27:1-2
King James Version (KJV)27 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Can you imagine preachers and elders coming against you for teaching something with which they disagreed and even wanting you put to death for it... especially when you were trying to do good? In this day and age, I certainly can. Pastor Steven Anderson, Pastor of the Faithful World Baptist Church, in Tempe, Arizona, is praying for President Barack Obama's death. Obama has claimed to be a Christian, yet some want him put to death because they don't see eye to eye with his beliefs on how to treat others. It could happen to any one of us who truly try to follow Jesus and live as he taught us to live.
6 a.m.
- Jesus Stands Trial Before Pilate
(Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:1-5; John 18:28-37)
Mark 15:2-5
King James Version (KJV)2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto them, Thou sayest it.
3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.
4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.
5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
“Thou sayest it.” I have to wonder if that was a phrase similar to the one we use today, “You said it” meaning yes, definitely? Jesus often used such a phrase when asked a question.
Pilate probably sensed that Jesus was innocent of any wrongdoing and marvelled at the fact that Jesus wouldn't speak in his own defense. Because Jesus refused to answer any questions, Pilate sent him to Herod.
- Jesus Sent to Herod
(Luke 23:6-12)
Herod was anxious to see Jesus because he had heard of the miracles that Jesus performed and desired to see some of them. Jesus refused to comply though and still refused to answer any questions.
Luke 23:10-11
King James Version (KJV)10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
Here again the religious leaders accused Jesus. Being disappointed that Jesus didn't perform any miracles for him, Herod and his soldiers mocked him, placed a gorgeous robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. Can you imagine being mocked and having a robe put on you because you said that you were a son of God? Jesus had claimed to be the king of the Jews, though he meant spiritually, so they placed a fine robe on him and mocked him and tormented him.
7 a.m.
- Jesus Returned to Pilate
(Luke 23:11)
Jesus was returned to Pilate but after discussing thins with Herod, decided that Jesus had done nothing worthy of death.
Luke 23:12-26
12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
Can you imagine being falsely accused of something and jailed and hearing the judge say that you had done nothing wrong as far as he could determine? Wouldn't you be momentarily relieved? I'm sure Jesus was, but that didn't last long.
- Jesus is Sentenced to Death
(Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:23-24; John 19:16)
Luke 23:23-26
King James Version (KJV)23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
The religious leaders were so jealous and angry that they demanded that Jesus be put to death in place of someone widely known for sedition and murder. Here you are, a peaceful man who did nothing but teach of the kingdom of God and try to help others being sentenced to death because the religious leaders didn't agree with what you taught. They felt insulted because Jesus called them out on wearing expensive clothing (robes) and trying to show how much more religious they were than others. Can you imagine how it would feel to have a religious leader wanting you nailed to a cross, burned at the stake, shot, or put to death in some other horrific manner for that? That is how angry they were at Jesus for exposing them for what they were. Jesus' sentence was to be nailed to a cross and left to die... crucified... for exposing their corruption and evil.
8 a.m.
- Jesus is Led Away to Calvary
(Matthew 27:32-34; Mark 15:21-24; Luke 23:26-31; John 19:16-17)
Three of the gospels have Simon, a Cyrenian, bearing the cross behind Jesus as he was being led to be crucified. John has Jesus bearing the cross.
John 19:16-17
16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:
Matthew 27:25-31
King James Version (KJV)25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.
28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.
31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
Jesus had been beaten, mocked, and spat upon by a gang of soldiers. Have you ever been beaten, mocked, and spat upon by a gang of people? If not, I can tell you that it is a very unpleasant experience. When they finish, you are so worn out that you wouldn't be able to carry much, much less a huge wooden cross. That is most probably whey they called upon Simon to bear the cross for Jesus. Perhaps after Jesus recovered from the beating a little he carried the cross. Still, it's a bit of a mystery.
The Crucifixion
9 a.m. - "The Third Hour"
- Jesus
is Crucified on the Cross
Mark 15: 25 - It was the third hour when they crucified him. (NIV). The third hour in Jewish time would have been 9 a.m.
Luke 23:34 - Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (NIV)
- The Soldiers Cast Lots for Jesus' Clothing
(Mark 15:24)
- Jesus was crucified when he got to a place called Golgotha or the
place of the skull. As he hung there in pain between two thieves,
he asked God to forgive those who had condemned him and crucified
him. That was a huge act of love for his fellow man. Have you ever
known a person that loving and forgiving? They are very rare. Some
talk as if they would, but when it comes down to it actually
happening, especially being in such pain, such people are very rare.
The soldiers then gave Jesus wine mingled with myrrh which Jesus
refused. I looked up the uses for myrrh and found that it was an
analgesic. It also was known to speed up the blood flow. Perhaps
the soldier who offered it to him was really trying to ease his
suffering and let him pass from the pain quickly by increasing the
blood flow out of his wounds. It had been used in the past in Egypt
to embalm mummies. Matthew gives a slightly different account.
Matthew 27:34
34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
Matthew 27:34
New International Version (NIV)34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.
10 a.m.
- Jesus is Insulted and Mocked
Matthew 27:39-40 - And the people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. "So! You can destroy the Temple and build it again in three days, can you? Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!" (NLT)
- Mark 15:31 - The leading priests and teachers of
religious law also mocked Jesus. "He saved others," they
scoffed, "but he can't save himself!" (NLT)
- Luke 23:36-37 - The soldiers mocked him, too, by
offering him a drink of sour wine. They called out to him, "If
you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" (NLT)
- Luke 23:39 - One of the criminals who hung there hurled
insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
(NIV)
On top of having to suffer those things, Jesus was insulted and ridiculed.
Matthew 27:39-40
King James Version (KJV)39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
They were basically telling him that if he was the Son of God and could destroy the temple and build it in three days to come down from the cross and heal himself. Have you ever experienced anything similar? Perhaps someone doubted your faith and said that if you had the ability to heal others, why can't you heal yourself? Perhaps they told you something like, “If you are a Christian, let me see you do a miracle?” You may or may not have suffered such a thing but it would be much more difficult if you were hanging from a cross writhing in pain.
11 a.m.
- Jesus and the Criminal
Luke 23:40-43 - But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." (NIV)
Luke 23:39-43
39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
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- Jesus Speaks to Mary and John
John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, "Woman, he is your son." And he said to this disciple, "She is your mother." And from then on this disciple took her into his home. (NLT)
John 19:25-27
Jesus had been abandoned by most of his disciples because they were afraid. There were three people who were close to him who were present when he was having to go through all of his pain and suffering. They were his mother Mary and Mary of Magdalene. Jesus looked down upon them and must have felt incredible sorrow that he was about to leave them. He knew he was dying.
On one side, Jesus had a criminal hanging next to him who mocked him. On the other side, Jesus had a criminal who admitted his wrongdoing and spoke of Jesus innocence. Hearing the one who was correcting the criminal who was mocking Jesus must have been a relief. Wouldn't you feel good if someone stood up for you when you had done no wrong? Jesus was so thankful that he promised that the man who stood up for him would be with him in paradise.
25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Knowing that he was dying, Jesus looked at the unnamed disciple and told his mother to behold him as her son. Jesus wanted to be sure that his mother was going to be taken care of in his absence. The unnamed disciple was John, his most beloved disciple with whom Mary lived after Jesus' death. If your mother was in your care, wouldn't you want someone to take care of your mother? Wouldn't you want it to be your most beloved friend?
Noon - "The Sixth Hour"
- Darkness Covers the Land
Mark 15:33 - At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. (NLT)
1 p.m.
- Jesus Cries Out to the Father
Matthew 27:46 - And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (NKJV)
Mark 15:33-34
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
- Darkness came over the land from the sixth hour of his hanging on
the cross until the ninth hour. Jesus felt alone, ashamed,
powerless, and abandoned. He then cried out to God the first line
of Psalm 22:1.
Psalm 22:1
The Suffering, Praise, and Posterity of the Messiah
To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Deer of the Dawn.”[a] A Psalm of David.
22 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?Why are You so far from helping Me,
And from the words of My groaning?
- \Jesus became very thirsty as he was dying and said that he was
thirsty.
- Jesus is Thirsty
John 19:28-29 - Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures 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. (NLT)
The King James lists the word as vinegar. Wine, when it sours, becomes vinegar. It was probably a bottle of wine that had been sitting there for a period of time.
John 19:28-29
King James Version (KJV)28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
Hyssop can cause epileptic reactions and seizures and stimulate the gastrointestinal system in high doses. I don't know if this had any bearing on its use or if it was simply a dry weed that was near the cross. I'm sure that vinegar was the last thing that someone hanging on a cross, dying, would want to taste to dry his or her mouth. Whether it was intentional or just the only thing that was wet that was around, it doesn't say.
2 p.m.
- It is Finished
John 19:30a - When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" (NLT)
Luke 23:46 - Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. (NIV)
Jesus tasted the vinegar and gave up the ghost.
John 19:30
30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
They had killed Jesus, but they were in for more than they bargained for.
3 p.m. - "The Ninth Hour"
Events Following Jesus' Death
- The Earthquake
Matthew 27:51-52 - At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. (NIV)
The earth shook and the veil of the temple was rent from top to bottom. The curtain between the temple and the Holy of Holies was very thick. The Holy of Holies was where the priest entered with a rope tied around him to ask God forgiveness for the sins of the people for the year. This was symbolic in that now people could go directly to God to ask forgiveness for their sins through Jesus, the Christ.
- The Centurion
- "Surely he was the Son of God!"
(Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:47)
- The Soldiers Break the Thieves' Legs
(John 19:31-33)
- The Soldier Pierces Jesus Side
(John 19:34)
My Jewish friend speculates that perhaps Jesus' heart was still beating when the soldier pierced Jesus' side and blood and water came out. I don't know if the position of the body would allow gravity to make the blood in a dead person flow or not. It has been a subject of some discussion and may soon be the subject of more.
- Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
(Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42)
- Jesus
Rises from the Dead
(Matthew 28:1-7; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9)
My
Jewish friend spoke of a Jewish tradition of placing a body in a tomb
for a period of time then moving it to another place for burial. It
makes her skeptical about the events as described. Still, we believe
that angels DID move the stone and Jesus rose from the dead. I
certainly have my own reasons for believing. Considering all that
Jesus went through, is it really too much to ask us to believe in
Him? It's all that he asks for the forgiveness of sin, for the
ability to talk directly to God, and to be able to do even greater
things than he did now that he is with the Father. God has given us
the ability to become sons and daughters of God, to have an interest
in His in his blood that was spilled for us. If you haven't accepted
Jesus as your savior, won't you accept him today?
After
this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give
us this day our daily bread.
And
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew
6:9-13 KJV)
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Love,
Hope, Peace, and Christ Be With You,
Elder
Cal Jennings
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