F.F. BRUCE: WHERE IS JESUS? “One may picture a military leader returning to Jerusalem at the head of His followers, after routing an enemy army and taking many prisoners. The victorious procession, with the captives in the train, makes its way up the temple mount, preceded by the sacred ark, which symbolizes the invisible presence …
Good Friday “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7 After a lengthy trial, the legality of which was shady and corrupt, Jesus was …
New Command: Love one another “A new commandment I give to you…” (John 13:34) The Thursday of the same week as Easter is referred to as Maundy Thursday. “Maundy” is a Latin term shortened style of mandatum, which suggests “command”. Maundy Thursday memorializes Christ’s “mandate” to His disciples – “… just as I have loved …
We want to see Jesus! Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. (John …
BASIL OF CAESAREA: GIVE THANKS TO GOD “When you sit down to eat, pray. When you eat bread, do so thanking Him for being so generous to you. If you drink wine, be mindful of Him who has given it to you for your pleasure and as a relief in sickness. When you dress, thank …
Opting the ‘others-before-self’ approach Philippians 2:3–8“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in …