Triumphal entry: (Matthew 21:1–11, 14–17Mark 11:1–11Luke 19:29–44John 12:12–19)— Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before the crucifixion is the basis of what is known as Palm Sunday. The multitudes who greeted Him laid palm branches in the road for Him, but their worship of Him was short-lived. In just a few days, these same […]
“Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?”……Answer: The story of Jesus casting the legion of demons into a herd of pigs is found in Matthew 8:30-37Mark 5:1-20; and Luke 8:27-38. Only Matthew mentions the more prominent of the two demoniacs involved. Demoniacs were persons whose minds came under the control […]
Transfiguration: (Matthew 17:1-8Mark 9:2-8Luke 9:26-36) – This event is referred to as the “Transfiguration,” meaning “a change in form,” because Jesus was changed before the eyes of Peter, James and John into a reflection of His true nature. His divine glory radiated from Him, changing His face and clothing in such a way that the […]
“What is the significance of the triumphal/triumphant entry?”……Answer: The triumphal entry is that of Jesus coming into Jerusalem on what we know as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the crucifixion (John 12:1, 12). The story of the triumphal entry is one of the few incidents in the life of Jesus which appears in all four […]
“Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?”……Answer: The resurrection of Jesus is important for several reasons. First, it witnesses to the immense power of God Himself. To believe in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over it, He has power to […]
“What is the hypostatic union? How can Jesus be both God and man at the same time?”……Answer: The hypostatic union is the term used to describe how God the Son, Jesus Christ, took on a human nature, yet remained fully God at the same time. Jesus always had been God (John 8:58, 10:30), but at […]
“Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?”……Answer: Jesus is never recorded in the Bible as saying the precise words, “I am God.” That does not mean, however, that He did not proclaim that He is God. Take for example Jesus’ words in John 10:30, “I and the Father are one.” We need […]