The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central events in Christianity, marking the culmination of His earthly mission and bringing profound significance to humanity. Jesus’ death on the cross and His subsequent victory over sin and death not only serve as the foundation of Christian faith but also offer a message of hope, redemption, and eternal life. In this article, we will delve into the remarkable story of Jesus’ death and explore the transformative power it holds for all of mankind.
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WOMEN OF THE BIBLE (MARY MAGDALENE “CLINGING TO CHIRST”)
When discussing the most devoted followers of Jesus’ the New Testament writers say far less about three of the apostles-Barholomew; James, son of Alphaeus; and Thaddaeus (likely the nickname for Judas, the son of James)-than they say about Mary Magdalene.
She was from Magdala, a small town in Galilee in northern Israel, And since Mary was such a popular name in the New Testament, people took to calling this particular Mary by her hometown.
Continue reading WOMEN OF THE BIBLE (MARY MAGDALENE “CLINGING TO CHIRST”)SCRIPTURES OF THE DAY (JOHN 19:28-37 “THE DEATH OF JESUS)
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.
30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Continue reading SCRIPTURES OF THE DAY (JOHN 19:28-37 “THE DEATH OF JESUS)AFTER BIBLE TIMES
DEATH OF CAPERNAUM: The village remained exclusively Jewish, according to Epiphanius, a church leader born in the country in the AD 300s. In time, many Capernaum Jews converted to Christianity and are referred to in Jewish writings as minim, or heretics. By the AD 400s, Gentiles were living there. That’s when a church was built around Peter’s house-and archaeologists say gentiles did the building.
Continue reading AFTER BIBLE TIMESDEFINITION OF DAY (VEIL)
Cloth covering. 1. Women’s veils Rebekah veiled herself before meeting Isaac (Gen 24:65). Her veil was perhaps the sign that she was a marriageable maiden. Tamar used her veil to conceal her identity from Judah (Gen 38:14,19). Another Hebrew term renders “veil” at Isa 3:23. Here veils are but one of the items of finery the elite women of Jerusalem would lose in the coming siege. The same Hebrew term in rendered “shawl” (NASB), “cloak” (HCSB, NIV, REB), and “mantle” (KJV, NRSV) at Song 5:7. There, removal of the shawl was part of a
Continue reading DEFINITION OF DAY (VEIL)MEN OF THE BIBLE (ADAM: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN)
Of the men of the Bible two knew what it was like knew what it was like to have a personal, untainted, unobstructed relationship with God himself. One was Jesus, the Son of God. The other was Adam. Continue reading MEN OF THE BIBLE (ADAM: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN)