The Intercessory Work of Christ
The Intercessory Work of Christ John 19:28-30 What is Jesus doing today? John 19:28-30 His work on earth is finished. All things were now accomplished! Hebrews 10:12 Where is He? He is sitting at the right hand of God. John...
Read MoreMatthew 28:1-15 The Resurrection of Jesus
Matt 28:1-15 The Resurrection of Jesus CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It is easiest to view the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of the various characters that were involved. The characters directly involved with the resurrection are: The Two Mary’s Matt 28:1 at first daylight, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joses (27:56) came to the sepulcher. They were accompanied by Salome...
Read MoreMatthew 26:57-68 Jesus with Caiaphas
The best way to study this passage is to compare it with the companion passages in the other gospels. That way, you get the whole picture of just what went on in the beginning of the trial of Jesus. The companion passages are Mk 14:53-65; Lk 22:54, 63-65, 67-69; and Jn 18:12-15, 19-24. After Jesus was arrested, he was first taken to Annas the high priest, who was father-in-law to Caiaphas....
Read MoreMatthew 26:47-56 The Arrest of Jesus
In the arrest of Jesus are veiled references to the tribulation and to the Lord’s Second Coming. It should not be a surprise to find these veiled references since Judas Iscariot, the son of perdition, will be here during the final part of the tribulation. In this passage he is getting warnings that will apply to him then. Verses 47-49 – The Kiss [Lk 22:48] – the kiss is associated with...
Read MoreMatthew 26:17-25 The Betrayal of Jesus
Matt 26 17-25 The Betrayal of Jesus CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This meal that was served before the betrayal of Jesus took place in the evening of the same day that Jesus was crucified. Remember that the Jewish day begins at 6 pm. Therefore, this first day of the feast of unleavened bread, which is Passover, begins with a meal at supper and continues through to the killing of the Passover lamb the...
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