People Cast Lots for the Clothes of King David and Jesus
Jesus subjected Himself to every shame and degradation known to man for the benefit of those who believe in Him. He was laid bare so that the sins of others might be covered. And with His undivided robe of righteousness, He now clothes the forgiven.
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The Parable of Dives and Lazarus is also Known as The Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus
The Pharisees believed in the afterlife, and in angels, and that God punished the wicked and rewarded the righteous in the world to come, so Jesus utilized this knowledge to paint a vivid illustration of their worst nightmare, a future of eternal torment. This teaching resulted in the parable of Dives and Lazarus, also knowns as The Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus.
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The Role of Pontius Pilate in the Easter Story
There are those who come face to face with the truth, and though they recognize it, they also choose to reject it. Pilate believed that Jesus was innocent, and did not want the moral responsibility of condemning an innocent man. Although Pilate had the power to set Jesus free, his fear of insurrection prevented him from making the right moral choice.
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Jesus is the Beloved Son of God
Jesus did the will of His Father, and He knew that His Father was pleased with Him, and that He loved Him. Despite the suffering that He was about to partake, there was no doubt in Jesus' mind that He was the Beloved Son of God.
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Cursed on the Cross, Jesus Becomes the Curse Breaker
Jesus not only subjected Himself to the physical pain and agony of the crucifixion, but He also allowed Himself to endure the shame and dishonor of such an abhorrent death. And because of this act of love, those who believe and accept His sacrifice can live free and unashamed.
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Jesus Appears to Women Following His Resurrection
Through Jesus, women mentioned in the Bible following the resurrection had been touched by the heart and hand of God. These followers of Jesus dedicated their lives to service ... preparing meals, washing Jesus' feet, providing money and giving their time.
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Jesus Christ is the Promised Seed that Brings Victory Over Satan
The Promised Seed of Genesis 3:15 became the Messiah for whom the entire world waited for generations. This Messiah, who was the Son of God, came as a man to snatch back all of mankind from the clutches of the enemy.
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Women at the Tomb of Jesus
In most versions of the gospels, women were the first know and see that Jesus had risen from the dead. In Luke, several women went to the tomb to prepare Jesus' body with spices, only to find it empty.
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Jesus as the Model for Healing the Sick
Jesus Christ experienced every pain humanly possible while on earth, both prior to his crucifixion and while on the cross. But as he hung on the cross, Jesus, took upon himself all the sicknesses and diseases of mankind so that by his wounds people could be healed.
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Suffering Leads to Many Spiritual Lessons
There are worse things than suffering in life, and worse than suffering is not learning anything from the experience. When suffering is viewed as having a purpose, one can learn from it, and use it to teach or help others.
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