Matthew 28:1-20 (NET) The following chapter from Matthew was provided by http://www.Biblegateway.com. The New English Translation was chosen as to supply notes from the translators. The Resurrection 28 Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 Suddenly … Continue reading “He is Risen!”
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It All Hinges Upon Jesus’s Resurrection
As Sunday rapidly approaches, please consider examining the claims Jesus made about Himself. Friends, if His resurrection didn’t happen, Christianity isn’t a viable worldview…it would be futile and misleading. Christianity’s existence hinges entirely on Jesus’s resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15) As you research, you will find approximately 130 attestations, both Christian and non-Christian (Greco-Roman, Syrian, and … Continue reading It All Hinges Upon Jesus’s Resurrection
“What is Maundy Thursday?” by GotQuestions
This entire article was written by GotQuestions via http://www.GotQuestions.org. Maundy Thursday, also known as “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before Easter). Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. Two … Continue reading “What is Maundy Thursday?” by GotQuestions
Isaiah 53
Written 700 years before Christ Jesus came down to earth and put on human flesh, Isaiah wrote the incredibly vivid words of Isaiah 53. In what some term, “the heart of the Bible,” the Prophet Isaiah describes in jaw-dropping detail - the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, foretold in the Old Testament. … Continue reading Isaiah 53
Christ and Him Crucified: Psalm 22 and Mark 15
Question: Have you ever wondered why Jesus exclaimed, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” before yielding His spirit to the Father? In order to adequately address this heartfelt query, we need to highlight an important cultural detail concerning how scripture was both memorized and shared around AD 30. Per numerous scholars, if … Continue reading Christ and Him Crucified: Psalm 22 and Mark 15
Love Came Down
When Christ Jesus entered humanity sometime between 6-4 BC, He knew what He was doing. He wasn’t surprised nor was unwilling. Love came down to fulfill a promise and nothing would deter Him from completing that mission. Jesus knew that the gift we needed most would not be found under a tree adorn with lights, … Continue reading Love Came Down
What is the Trinity?
What is the Trinity?? Per Gotquestions.org, “The Trinity is one God existing in three Persons. Understand that this is not in any way suggesting three Gods. Keep in mind when studying this subject that the word ‘Trinity’ is not found in Scripture. This is a term that is used to attempt to describe the triune … Continue reading What is the Trinity?
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Jesus’s Resurrection
Dr. Craig J. Hazen from Biola University points to Christianity as unique from other religions as it is not a “blind leap of faith,” nor dependent upon a subjective, emotional experience. God has provided a way for anyone to go on an historical investigation regarding the Truth claims of Christianity, and it all hinges upon … Continue reading Jesus’s Resurrection
The Gift of Joy
“James the Just” (per Josephus), Jesus’s half-brother, was known for having knees like a camel…calloused and tough. He was a man devoted to prayer, and his knees reflected that fervency! Prior to the Resurrection, James was not a follower of Jesus. But he couldn’t deny the miracle he had witnessed…Jesus had risen from that tomb! … Continue reading The Gift of Joy
Isaiah 53
https://youtu.be/satO2kss5xA 5 minutes with Dr. Michael Brown ✏️Have you met the real Jesus?✏️Matthew Henry's Bible Commentary on Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 53 Who has believed what he has heard from us?[a] And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?2 For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground;he had no … Continue reading Isaiah 53
Hold Fast 