A Week that Changed History: Biblical Foundation

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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Here is What Makes Good Friday Good!

Good Friday…the day Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion.  What’s so “good” about the day our Lord and Savior was beaten, broken, and crucified?  It was a gruesome day, physically.  Recall, that Jesus was betrayed, endured 6 illegal trials, treated ruthlessly, and ultimately crucified. To understand the “good” in Good Friday, we must go all the way back …

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Similarities of Passover and Resurrection Weekend

Welcome back friends!  Yesterday we discovered that the Jewish observance of Passover coincides with the Christian observances of Good Friday and Resurrection Day.  Indeed, the Christian and Jewish events share some similarities, though it is rare that the holidays are observed simultaneously. Let's consider some similarities.  The very essence of the Christian celebration of Good …

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The Illegal Trials of Jesus

Yesterday, some commemorated Maundy Thursday, in remembrance of Jesus's last supper with his disciples prior to His crucifixion.  They met in that upper room in order for Jesus to give His final command: love one another.  He demonstrated that in several different ways that night, not the least of which was washing the disciples' feet...including …

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