At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love;... Continue Reading →
The Baptist´s Message
And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:7-8 (NIV) This was the message used to prepare the Way for the hearts... Continue Reading →
The Bribe
So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day. Matthew 28:15 (NIV) It seems almost inconceivable that church leaders, the people who hold the responsibility of caring for the souls of their congregation, would do something so obviously... Continue Reading →
On the Way
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Matthew 28:9 (KJV)The women were hurrying from the tomb where the angel had told them that Jesus had risen. They were frightened and glad at the same time. ... Continue Reading →
He Is Risen!
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 (NIV)He has risen!Is there another statement that brings more hope and direction to our human race? Because of this fact, all our history, all our toils and all our sufferings have purpose. When the... Continue Reading →
Don´t Be Afraid, Because…..
The angel said unto the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified." Matthew 28:5 (NIV)There are moments when select people are blessed by having their eyes opened to see these spiritual beings that we call angels. The skeptic will forever puff himself up and belittle... Continue Reading →
An Angel Came
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 →
