Tag: religion

Exodus 2, The first 80 years of Moses’ life.

Exodus 2

Moses early life is mentioned at length in two places in the New Testament; the Great Faith chapter: Hebrews 11,  and in Acts 7, Stephen’s defense before he was martyred.

Matthew 27, Judas hangs himself, Jesus trial, the mocking, the Crucifixion, Jesus death, burial and securing the tomb.

Matthew 27

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Verse 63 was the verse that finally convinced me that Jesus is risen. The honesty in recording  what the chief priests and Pharisees said suddenly convinced me that the resurrection is true. They too wanted to make sure Jesus was dead for good, and by sealing the grave they wanted to be absolutely sure Jesus would cause no more trouble for them. God works in wonderful ways.

Matthew 26, the plot against Jesus, Jesus anointed at Bethany, Judas betrayal, the Lord’s supper, Gethsemane, Jesus arrested, Peter’s denial.

Matthew 26.

 

Matthew 23, Seven Woes.

Matthew 23

In spite of this command of Jesus the Roman Catholic Priests are referred to as “Father”, and the Pope himself is referred to as “Papa”, and there are many  are called “teacher”, including me, having been Sunday School teacher.

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Three biblical herbs that make food delicious and healthier to eat.

Matthew 21, the triumphant entry, cleansing the Temple, the withered fig tree, the two sons, the tenants.

Matthew 21

The fig tree is a symbol of Israel.