Category: Easter
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Resurrection? + Questions about DEATH and Life
DEATH! Everyone must have had questions about the DEATH and life of Jesus now. Resurrection, though they had talked about it — even witnessed the dead coming to life like Lazarus and others — resurrection remained far from their minds. The Messiah of Israel, authoritative rabbi, proven prophet, beloved shepherd, gentle lamb of God —…
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The Veil torn on Good Friday + Witness of a story & Scripture
How does a veil torn in the Temple on Good Friday connect all Jews to Christians of the 21st century Church? Good Friday Before we turn to the actual script of this pivotal event in history, allow me to place you into a fictional Good Friday scene as one witness to what is about to…
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Witnesses to Jesus Risen! – the Eleven, a Passing Witness
The Gospel of John We have nearly reached the conclusion of John’s Good News. Earlier we met ten Disciples in a room where the Risen Christ appeared! Witnesses to Jesus Risen! – the Eleven 20:26 A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus…
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11 Witnesses to Jesus Risen! – the Eleven
HE IS RISEN! ‘HE IS RISEN, INDEED,’ goes a traditional response. Christ Born & Witnessed, Crucified, Risen, Ascended.. If you haven’t been following this series you will likely ask, “Why is he talking of Easter during this Advent season of Christmas in the year of our Lord, 2020?” My dear brother or sister in Christ,…
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Witnesses to Jesus Risen! – Mary Magdalene
John’s Gospel – Witnesses to Jesus’ Resurrection! Understanding John’s Good News of Christ Crucified, Risen, Ascended & Returning Without dwelling on detail, note that: Some who witnessed the risen Jesus fifty years earlier still lived! Many more had confirmed the truth of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection to their families and nearly everyone else they encountered…
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DEATH cries out! from many perspectives
A poem of death’s despair. From cries of pain Surrounded by suffering Entombed in death Men and women Hung their heads In death’s despair. + His pain I now know His suffering I deserve From this dark place of justice My sorrow must pierce. Roger Harned – TalkofJESUS.com “ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?” 22:1 אֵלִי אֵלִי…
