Tag: Resurrection
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The Risen Christ Appears to the Disciples
(Luke 24:36-43) After Jesus had risen from the dead he appeared to many of his disciples including up to five hundred at the one time. Then he came and stood amongst his closest disciples, the twelve minus Judas who betrayed him. We see in this section of the scripture the purpose of his visitation and…
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Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
(Luke 24:13-35) After his resurrection Jesus began to appear to his followers. It was necessary for I’m to do this to prove to them all the things he had told them. He spoke to them many times of the resurrection, but they still could not grasp it and did not believe until they saw him…
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The Resurrection of the Lord
(Luke 24:1-12). The most fundamental teaching of the new covenant and the core principle of Christianity is the resurrection of the dead. Without the resurrection the rest of the christian covenant does not hold together. It is through the resurrection of Jesus that man receives release from his sins and the freedom from law so…
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
(Luke 16:19-31) This parable is an interesting one for provides an insight into life after death. The rich man and Lazarus gives us several other insights as well including that miracles will not change the hearts and minds of a non-believer. A non-be liver will not accept the truth as we shall see in this…
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Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid!
(Luke 12:4-7) Well as the title says, there is something we need to “Be afraid, be very afraid” of. The Lord talks about it here in this section of scripture. Its more a “who” to be afraid of rather than “what” we should fear. And Jesus goes to some length to explain why people need…
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Believe in the Lord
(Mark 16:9-14) When the Lord arose on the first day of the week he appeared first to Mary Magdalene. Then he appeared to two others who were walking in the country. Each of these people then went to the apostles and others and told them they had seen Jesus. And what was the reaction of…
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Jesus Resurrection
(Mark 16:1-8) This section of scripture contains the defining moment in Christianity. The one significant difference between Christianity and all other religions of the world lies in these few verses. The major difference between Christianity and all other religions is in the resurrection. Only Christianity preaches and teaches the resurrection of the dead. It is…
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Marriage in Heaven
(Mark 12:18-27) After the Pharisees and Herodians tried to entangle Jesus and failed, the Sadducees came to try and confuse him. The only trouble with their line of argument was that first they did not even believe in what they were questioning Jesus about, and second they didn’t know what they were talking about as…
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Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
(Mark 10:32-34) Jesus was well aware of his purpose on this earth. He came to be the perfect sacrifice so that man could be reconciled to God. He came to die so that we would have the chance to live. He spoke about this on several occasions with his disciples. His aim by doing this…
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Not Dead, Only Sleeping
(Mark 5:35-43) While Jesus was coming to the house of Jairus to heal his daughter, messengers came to tell them not to bother for the girl had died. This must have been dreadful news to Jairus for he was out on a limb coming to Jesus in the first place. Jairus was a ruler in…
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Jesus Resurrection Cover up by the Priests
(Matthew 28:11-15) After Jesus had risen from the grave, the soldiers guarding him went back to the priests and reported all that had happened. It is unimaginable to think what went through the minds of the priests. They believed they had finally killed and gotten rid of Jesus just a few short days ago in…
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The Resurrection of Jesus
(Matthew 28:1-10) The single most significant event of Christianity was the resurrection of Jesus. Without the resurrection of Jesus all of the rest of Christianity falls apart and is meaningless. The New Covenant could only come into force and be ratified upon the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But the life that we receive under…
