Bible Study series: Matthew 21:1-11. The people shout their approval and are glad to see him.
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Jesus Heals Two Blind Men Near Jericho, on the Way to Jerusalem
Bible Study series: Matthew 20:29-34: “Moved with compassion, he touched their eyes, and instantly they recovered their sight and followed him.”
A Mother’s Request and True Servanthood
Bible Study series: Matthew 20:20-28. Their mother was way off.
Jesus Sets a Demonized Boy Free
Bible Study series: Matthew 17:14-20. The disciples could not expel it. They needed further instruction.
Jesus, Peter, and the Beloved Disciple
Bible Study series” John 21:20-23. What about him? How long will he live?
The Crucifixion of Jesus
Bible Study series: Mark 15:21-41. This is what we proclaim when we take communion. Every blessing (e.g. salvation, redemption, reconciliation, peace with God, and so on) is embodied in and flows out of this one globe-changing act.
Watch out for Yeast of Pharisees and Sadducees
Bible Study series: Matthew 16:5-12. Yeast is a metaphor for …. What? Continue reading
Jesus Is Handed over to Pilate and Sentenced to Die
Bible Study series: Mark 15:1-20: He was also mocked and violently mistreated.
Religious Leaders Again Demand a Sign
Bible Study series: Matthew 16:1-4. But Jesus told them of an unexpected sign.
Jesus Appears to Thomas
Bible Study series: John 20:24-29. Doubting Thomas believes and confesses that Jesus is Lord and God, reflecting the opening to John’s Gospel. “The Word was God.” Then Jesus speaks to us: “Because you see me, do you believe? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
Bible Study series: John 20:19-23. The first was Mary Magdalene. Now the disciples enjoy the privilege of his appearance to them
The Resurrection of Jesus
Bible Study series: John 20:1-10. This historical fact changed the world, whether the world sees it or not. It is the firstfruits to the experience of all redeemed humanity.
The Burial of Jesus
Bible Study series: John 19:38-42. A rich man, a secret follower, put him in his own tomb.
Pilate Sentences Jesus to Be Crucified
Bible Study series: John 19:1-16. Pilate was reluctant, so he had Jesus flogged, but the Jerusalem and temple establishment pushed Pilate to sentence Jesus to die.
The Trial of Jesus before Pilate
Bible Study series: John 18:28-40. Jesus’s kingdom is not of this world. Then he says, “Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” In response, Pilate asks, “What is truth?” Jesus had earlier said he is the way, the truth, and the life (14:6). It all comes together now.
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection in Mark’s Gospel
Bible Study series. Mark 9:30-32. He understood his mission, tough though it was.
Peter Declares that Jesus Is the Christ
Bible Study series: Mark 8:27-30. This is his confession of faith.