Friends, these are exciting days! We are in the midst of the most significant weekend of the year for Christians, and it is linked to the Jewish Passover. So let’s examine Yeshua (Jesus) in the Pesach (Passover) together. Throughout the centuries Jews have celebrated Passover, while Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. To fully appreciate …
Continue reading A Week that Changed History: Jewish Feasts that Foreshadow Jesus’ Resurrection
As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we are in the midst of the "Christian Super Bowl," the most important time of the year! In fact, today is Good Friday, at which time we remember the sacrificial death of Jesus to atone for our sins. On Sunday we celebrate the risen Christ, and if that were not true, …
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“King’s Game” on the floor of the Praetorium As if the agony of Gethsemane and the seemingly endless illegal trials (see here and here) that Jesus endured were not enough, Jesus’s journey to Calvary’s cross was absolutely brutal. For example, did you know the Roman soldiers severely mocked and tortured Jesus in a charade called The King’s Game? …
Continue reading A Week that Changed History: Jesus’ Journey to the Cross
We’re leading up to Resurrection Day by exploring the week that set the stage. As you know, Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The Jews were expecting a conquering king, and had hopes that Jesus would save them from oppressive Roman rule. However, Jesus came as a humble servant, riding on a lowly donkey and, …
Continue reading A Week that Changed History: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Passion Week
Looking for the Blessed Hope 