The Death of Jesus Jesus’ death was by public execution on a cross. The government said it was for blasphemy. Jesus said it was to pay for our sin. After being severely tortured, Jesus’ wrists and feet were nailed to a cross where He hung, eventually dying of slow suffocation. A sword was thrust into […]
Good Thursday Top of Form , or scroll down the page.…Quotes by Jesus are in orange. Read other commentaries. Bottom of Form overview In ancient Israel, including during the first century A.D., preparations for the Pesach or Passover feast took place on "Preparation Day." In the middle of the afternoon (that is, at beynha'arbayim, often […]
“How long was Jesus on the cross?”……"So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, ÔÇÿHe saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, […]
“INRI" the sign nailed to the cross above Jesus' head?”……Answer: John 19:19 records, "Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS." John 19:20 continues, "Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and […]
“What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?”……Answer: The seven statements that Jesus Christ made on the cross were (not in any particular order):……(1) Matthew 27:46 tells us that about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means, […]
The Agony Of Love By Dr. Mark On the evening before His crucifixion Jesus was gathered with His disciples in the upper room, sharing with them some of the most intimate truths of His entire ministry. As He discussed the love of the Father and His love for His disciples he declared: Greater love hath […]
Is the movie “The Passion of the Christ” Biblically accurate?”……Answer: The movie “The Passion of the Christ” was, for the most part, Biblically accurate. There are a few scenes in which “artistic license” was taken, but it was within the scope of the Biblical account. Examples of this “artistic license” were demonic baby Satan was […]