You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present time? ~Luke 12:56 Jesus spoke those words to the multitudes, after uttering the same to the Pharisees in Matthew 16:3. In doing so, He was admonishing them to know and understand the times. Jesus Himself …
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This sign actually hangs on a door marking the entrance into the Garden Tomb Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came …
“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? …
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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, …
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