Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34; Psalm 22:1 This from Jesus? This from the Son of God who prayed and fellowshipped with God? Yes, this from the one who knew implicitly that the cup could...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Here is your mother.” John 19:27 Even at His human end, Jesus demonstrated His unfailing humanity and love for others. He entrusted His mother’s care into the hands of His most trusted disciple. #Easter2023,...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Two criminals were part of the crucifixion story. A thief hung either side of Jesus, suffering death on the cross. Think of the two thieves as representatives for the binary...
“Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Two other “criminals” were part of the crucifixion story. A thief hung either side of Jesus, suffering death on the cross. Think of the two thieves as representatives...
“Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Here it is. Nailed to and hanging from a cross. The Roman soldiers have cast lots for his clothing. The crowd has hurled a never ending stream of...