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Each post is rooted in Scripture and shared from the heart, with the hope that these words will draw you closer to Christ and strengthen your walk with Him.
After the Resurrected Christ revealed Himself to His disciples, His mission continued. He had come to reconcile the world to Himself, but His death and resurrection were only the first steps. The world still had to be told the Good News! Jesus purposely extended His stay on this earth to prepare His disciples for their…
We woke up this Easter morning to learn that one of our brave servicemen had been rescued from behind enemy lines. Some are calling it the greatest military rescue of all time. Others referred to it as an Easter miracle. While I rejoice and give thanks that this serviceman has been rescued, I can’t let…
As the hours passed that Sunday in Jerusalem, doubts and anguish continued. Most of the Apostles hovered together in a locked room because they feared further repercussions from the Jews (John 20:19). Then, as evening closed in, everything changed! First, two of Jesus’ followers came to report an encounter with Jesus on the road to…
As the sun rose that Sunday morning in Jerusalem, the ladies who had followed Jesus had one thing on their mind. Their Lord deserved a proper burial, and so they set out for the tomb, carrying additional spices to anoint Jesus’ body. They knew that moving the stone would not be easy, but when they…
As Joseph and Nicodemus hurried to lay Jesus’ body to rest that Friday afternoon, sundown quickly approached, meaning that Shabbat—the Jewish Sabbath was about to begin. The men wrapped His body in strips of linen and anointed it with spices, while the women looked on. Then, the stone was rolled in place. The Sabbath Day…
After Pilate handed down his sentence, the Messiah was turned over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified, the most painful death ever created by mankind. Many people were present to witness His final breath. Some of them cheered and mocked His demise. Others stood helpless as their friend took His last breath. Simon, the…
As that Thursday evening came to a close, Judas, representatives of the Chief Priests, and a detachment of Roman soldiers found Jesus and the disciples near the Mount of Olives. After His arrest, Jesus endured an illegal trial by the Sanhedrin, which resulted in the inevitable verdict of “guilty.” Knowing that they could not legally…
From Luke’s Gospel (Luke 22:39 – 46), we know that after the Passover meal, Jesus led His disciples to the Mt. of Olives, where He spent time with His Father. However, John gives us more insight into the prayer that Jesus prayed that night. Jesus began by acknowledging that He knew what was about to…
That last Passover meal with Jesus must have been lengthy, as the Apostle John recounts His teachings in chapters 13 -17 of John’s Gospel. Following His example of servanthood and His talk of the betrayals that were to come, Jesus began to speak to His Disciples about what to expect in the days to come. …
Jesus spent those last hours with His disciples teaching them and preparing them for what lay ahead. As God, He knew exactly what was about to happen. As a human, He knew the pain and confusion the coming events would cause His disciples. What was about to happen was beyond anything that they had imagined,…
As Jesus and His disciples came together to celebrate the Passover Meal, one tradition had been neglected. As the people of Israel walked the dusty roads in their sandals, their feet became coated with dirt and dust. It was considered offensive to welcome someone into one’s home without washing one’s guests’ feet. However, as Jesus’…
The first Passover was designed to prepare the Israelites for their escape from Egypt. Everything about their preparations indicates that they would be leaving in haste (Exodus 12:11). God was about to bring tragedy on the Egyptians but would spare the Israelites so long as they followed His instructions (Exodus 12:12, 13). Later, He designated…
On Thursday of Passion Week, many would have been making the final preparations to celebrate the Passover Feast. For those who followed God’s instructions given when He delivered them from Egypt, Thursday evening would have been the time for the meal. Those who followed later traditions would celebrate on Friday evening. Both groups would have…
The Apostle John tells us, “Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe him” … “Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out…
Shortly before the Passover, some Greek men approached one of the disciples, requesting a personal audience with Jesus. We don’t know what Jesus said to them, but immediately following that encounter, Jesus gave a final message for the world. As He had done so often, he referenced seeds and gardening to make His point. He…
Musings from My Sun Porch 