Prior to Jesus’ death, he had prophesied that he would be killed and would rise on the third day, Matthew 16:21. This fact is covered severally or extensively in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. True to Jesus’ word of prophecy, Read more
Though Jesus was crucified under humiliating circumstances, he does not hold us accountable. He still loves us as a merciful and suffering savior. Whilst on the cross Jesus said Father forgive them, for they know not what they do, Luke Read more
Jesus was crucified on the cross by nailing, Matthew 27: 35, Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 19:18. Jesus was crucified with only three nails. His two hands were nailed separately with a nail each. However his two feet were nailed Read more
Jesus Christ was also wounded by the crown of thorns on his head. He bled and suffered pain. To those who crucified Jesus, he represented everything thorns stood for in Jewish culture. Jewish mythology of thorns To the Jews, thorns Read more
Jesus Christ was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane by a mob with swords and clubs from the chief priests and elders of the people led by Judas. They treated Jesus as a robber, Matthew 26:47-57. Jesus was eventually nailed Read more
Jesus’ enemies wanted him dead. When Jesus died, they thought all was over. It was rather the beginning of our eternal victory in Christ Jesus. The death of Jesus The bible says Jesus yielded up his spirit, Mathew 27: 50. Read more
Jesus was crucified among robbers unjustly though he was not a robber and did not sin. When Jesus was crucified, there were signs and wonders. God used these events as points for our edification. Crucified among robbers Jesus was crucified Read more
When the Lord Jesus was crucified on the cross, he was offered wine mingled with gall to humiliate him. They also divided his garments by casting lots. He was mocked as the King of the Jews. Why did Jesus face Read more
The journey of Jesus Christ to the cross began prior to his birth. From heaven, Jesus accepted the challenge to come down to save us from our sins by his blood through his death on the cross. Jesus however began Read more
God’s call means God’s invitation to us to engage in his service. The expanse of God’s service is indescribable and it is wide and varied, small and big. We are made to fit in this puzzle depending on God’s plan Read more
