We’ve been exploring the Pharisees and the Sadducees we’ve all heard about from the Bible. This week, I’d like to take the information we learned about these two ancient religious sects and see what lessons we can derive from them for our Christian lives today. To help with that, I offer three observations and some … Continue reading “…on the outside you appear… as righteous but on the inside, you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.” Matthew 23:28 // Modern Day Pharisees and Sadducees
Month: March 2019
“…and he remained there for forty days…” Mark 1:12 // Lent
An Exploration of Lent for Today’s Christians. For many, this year’s observance of Lent, or the “Lenten Season,” began on Wednesday, March 6th and concludes on Thursday, April 18th. Lent is the time of the Christian Liturgical year when the believer is encouraged to prepare spiritually for Easter which will arrive on Sunday, April 21st. … Continue reading “…and he remained there for forty days…” Mark 1:12 // Lent
“Give us Barabbas!” Luke 23:19 // Lessons from Barabbas
As we move through the Lenten Season (see last week’s post), it has been suggested that we consider some of the more distinctive characters that surrounded Jesus as He approached his crucifixion. This week’s subject will be Barabbas, and what we might learn from what we know of his story. Barabbas appears in Matthew, Mark, … Continue reading “Give us Barabbas!” Luke 23:19 // Lessons from Barabbas
“There was one of the Pharisees called Nicodemus…” John 3:1 // Nicodemus
Continuing our exploration of personages important to Lent, this week we’ll consider Nicodemus. We first learn of Nicodemus in John 3:1-36. This is the famous section of scripture that deals with the necessity of persons to be “born again” in order to achieve Salvation. But that is not our focus today. Today, we want to … Continue reading “There was one of the Pharisees called Nicodemus…” John 3:1 // Nicodemus
“Caiaphas…said…’one man should die…rather than…the nation perish.’” John 11:50 / Caiaphas
As we continue our Lenten exploration of individuals important to Jesus’ Passion, this week’s post examines Caiaphas. Among the individuals who participated in Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, and death most Christians view Caiaphas with special distaste. His actions are frequently accounted as having been equally as odious as those of Judas and Pilate. He is seen … Continue reading “Caiaphas…said…’one man should die…rather than…the nation perish.’” John 11:50 / Caiaphas
