And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matthew 28:2 (KJV)There seems to be much fear and skepticism these days when talking of Angels. Even in religious circles many people brush off the... Continue Reading →
Giving up the Ghost
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. Matthew 27:50 (KJV)With one last cry Jesus gave up the ghost, or He yielded up His spirit as several other translations read. It is a mysterious thing when one moment a creature has life in it and then the next, that spark... Continue Reading →
God Forsaking Jesus
About the ninth hour Jesus called out with a loud voice, saying: ¨E´li, E´li, la´ma sa-bach-tha´ni?¨ that is, ¨My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?¨ Matthew 27:46 (Reference Bible)Little do we stop to consider a powerful force that runs through this universe. It is this force which holds planets and constellations in their... Continue Reading →
The Suffering of the King
And when they had platted a Crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying Hail, King of the Jews! Matthew 27:29 (KJV) If it has been some time since you have taken a few minutes to consider... Continue Reading →
Denying Him
And again he denied it, with an oath: ¨I do not know the man!¨ Matthew 26:72 (Reference Bible) Peter was in the courtyard and people kept noticing that he had been one of those who followed Jesus. When he was confronted, his response was denial. Peter loved Jesus and thought He was the Messiah, but... Continue Reading →
To Fulfill the Scriptures
¨In that case, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must take place this way?¨ Matthew 26:54 (Reference Bible)Jesus was confronted by a mob to take Him into custody. His companions were startled and afraid. Yet Jesus kept His composure. He had known this moment was coming and was already prepared for it. In... Continue Reading →
Cornerstone
Jesus said to them: ¨Did you never read in the Scriptures, ´The stone that the builders rejected is the one that has become the chief cornerstone, From Jehovah this has come to be, and it is marvelous in our eyes?´¨ Matthew 21:42 (Reference Bible) What a beautiful and well-known parable is the one of the... Continue Reading →
Understanding Is Not For All
But he said unto them, not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given. Matthew 19:11 (ASV) It is more and more common to hear these days expressions like; ¨That just isn´t for me,¨ or ¨This isn´t my style.¨ We use words such as; ¨It doesn´t go down with me,¨... Continue Reading →
Jesus In The Midst
¨For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.¨ Matthew 18:20 In Matthew 18 verses 15 to 20, Jesus instructs His Disciples. As we read His words we are included in the company of those He reaches. We should take note as if we were... Continue Reading →
Their Angels See God!
¨See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.¨ Matthew 18:10 (Reference Bible) Beautiful and beloved by most, is our story found here in Matthew 18 about the shepherd leaving the... Continue Reading →
