“Why did Jesus have to experience so much suffering?”……Answer: Isaiah 52:14 declares, "Just as there were many who were appalled at Him-His appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness." Jesus suffered most severely throughout the trials, torture, and crucifixion (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John […]
“Why did blood and water come out of Jesus’ side when He was pierced?”……Answer: The Roman flogging or scourging that Jesus endured prior to being crucified normally consisted of 39 lashes, but could have been more (Mark 15:15John 19:1). The whip that was used, called a flagrum, consisted of braided leather thongs with metal balls […]
“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 […]