“What is the Via Dolorosa?”…The Via Dolorosa, literally "the sorrowful way," is the traditional route in Jerusalem which our Lord traveled on the day of His crucifixion from the judgment seat of Pilate, also called the Praetoriumto the place of His crucifixion on Mount Calvary.…Matthew 27:19…Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, […]
What was God’s answer to Jesus’ question, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46…At about three o'clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli,lemasabachthani?" which means "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" We can look at this in two ways. 1.There was no answer. Jesus screamed […]
“What is the meaning of the blood of Christ?”……The phrase "blood of Christ" is used several times in the New Testament and is the expression of the sacrificial death and full atoning work of Jesus on our behalf. References to the Savior's blood include the reality that He literally bled on the cross, but more […]
“Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?”……Answer: The whole of the Old Testament, every book, points toward the Great Sacrifice that was to come-that of Jesus' sacrificial giving of His own life on our behalf. Leviticus 17:11 is the Old Testament's central statement about the significance of blood in the sacrificial system. God, […]
The Blood of the Lamb June 22, 2012 Revelation 12:11 “And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony.…And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die“ This is the last reference in the Bible to the shed blood of the Lord Jesus […]
Day 3 Jesus the Teacher…So far, we've learned that Jesus is the perfect Man and Miracle Worker. To know Jesus further, we must understand His teaching.……Blessings and woes…"And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples [i.e. followers], and said:……ÔÇÿBlessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.……Blessed are you who […]
Day 2 Jesus the Miracle Worker…As we learned yesterday, Jesus' virgin birth and sinless life made Him unique among men and showed His relationship with God His Father. Today, we'll learn how Jesus Christ's miracles show the power of God. Christ's miracles show compassion for the sick, care for the hungry, power over nature, authority […]