Great question. Glad you asked. The answer is quite simple when you consider the way that days were counted in the first century in Jerusalem (and continue to be counted in various cultures today). We in America are probably thinking that 72 hours are required to count three days, but that's not required. One thing … Continue reading If Jesus died on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday, then how was He in the grave for three days?
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The Passion Week – What Jesus Experienced Day by Day That Week
Here is a good chart to help you visualize what Jesus went through day by day during the week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. His strength, composure, focus, compassion and love for us were on full display. This graphic shows how the four gospel writers wrote down the eyewitness accounts of the events, … Continue reading The Passion Week – What Jesus Experienced Day by Day That Week
Expensive Perfume
Did you ever hear about the time that Jesus got doused in perfume from head to toe? It was a big deal. A very big deal. There was a purpose behind it, although maybe not obvious at first. Some people thought it was a waste of costly perfume. But it wasn't. Jesus thought it was so … Continue reading Expensive Perfume
The Answers: 30 Similarities between Abraham offering Isaac on Mt. Moriah and GOD offering Jesus on Mt. Calvary
In an earlier post that you can read HERE, I suggested that if you study the story of Abraham offering Isaac on Mt Moriah carefully, you could find as many as 30 similarities between that story and the story of God offering Jesus as a sacrifice on Mt Calvary. In both stories... The father leads … Continue reading The Answers: 30 Similarities between Abraham offering Isaac on Mt. Moriah and GOD offering Jesus on Mt. Calvary
Is God Good?
When bad things happen, people ask... "If God is all-powerful, why did He allow this to happen?" "If God is all-loving, how can He sit back and watch people suffer?" "If God is all-knowing, didn't He see this coming?" Those are important questions to consider, and not always easy to answer. I believe there are … Continue reading Is God Good?
Living Life As One Who Is Sent
"Who sent you here?" That's a question that people get asked when they are delivering a message or when they are on a mission. It's an important question for us to consider about our lives. Who is deciding where you go, what you are doing, and what you are saying each and every day? Sent … Continue reading Living Life As One Who Is Sent
Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 4 of 4: He Served People
With everything that he did, Jesus gave us an example to follow. On many occasions he showed us true generosity. He drew from his relationship with the Father. That relationship was the source of his generosity. Next, he stepped into the opportunities that God the Father put before him. He didn't run away from them or … Continue reading Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 4 of 4: He Served People
Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 3: He Saw the Needs
Jesus was not generous for his own sake. He did not give of himself as a point of pride or self-promotion. He didn't even give just because it made him feel good. He gave of his treasure, time and talents for two reasons: to bring glory to God and to meet real needs. Here is … Continue reading Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 3: He Saw the Needs
Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 2: He Stepped Into the Opportunities
Just like you, Jesus was presented with opportunities to be generous. Just like you, he was tempted to not share his talents, time or treasure. But Jesus made the decision every time to do exactly what God wanted him to do. Jesus stepped into the opportunities; he didn't run away from them or ignore them. … Continue reading Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 2: He Stepped Into the Opportunities
Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 1: His Source
When he walked the earth, Jesus poured out his life helping others. He was generous with his time, talents and treasure. He had an amazing capacity to be at the right place at the right time, with the energy and focus that he needed to do exactly what God the Father wanted him to do. … Continue reading Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 1: His Source