His resurrection is the promise of our own resurrection to life. But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While […]
Category: Bible Reflection
Burial of Jesus
The grave would not be able to hold this conquering Savior. And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom o God, took courage and went to Pilate, […]
The Crucifixion of Jesus
The nailed-pierced hands of Jesus revealed the love-filled heart of God. They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. Then they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (Which means the place of a skull). And they […]
Jesus is sentenced to Death
Love sent the Savior to die in my stead. At every Passover Festival Pilate was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner the people asked for. At that time a man named Barabbas was in prison with the rebel who had committed murder in the riot. When the crowd gathered and began to […]
Hearing and Doing the Word
Remember this, my dear brothers! Everyone must be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Man’s anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose. So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able […]
Parental Advice
My child be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. [restrict] For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of […]
