Category: Jesus’ Life
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Take Heed, Watch!
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse Technology intrigues me; even old cars; the stick type! The car was invented in 1886 by Karl Benz and is still going strong today; that’s over 140 years ago! But do I need all those gears? Well, I miss some out now and again, especially on the…
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The Time Of The Coming: Parable of the Fig Tree
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse People often look forward to a particular season every year. For me, it’s the autumn or fall. The days are not too hot and the beauty of God’s creation seems to be at its most radiant. I can’t imagine life without the usual cool autumn breezes; they…
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The Coming Of The Son Of Man
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse Jesus dearly wanted us to, “Be ready,” for his second coming. It will happen in God’s time. We do not know the “day and hour”.“Not even the Son” knows the time “but the Father only”. (Mark 13:32, Matthew 24:36) Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun and…
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False Christs and False Prophets
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse Today, warning signs are everywhere in our world. They are attached to our food, clothes, toys and probably everything imaginable. That means we are surrounded by them in the home, at work and on the street. They serve a critical purpose; keeping us safe. Do we always…
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Persecutions Foretold
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse As well as Jesus prophesying the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, he also foretold the fate of his disciples. He said to them, “they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors…
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Signs Before The End Of The World
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse Have you read any recent warnings about pending tragedies, disasters or even the forthcoming end of the world? Well, if not, you are another very selective reader who avoids the often hyped-up news articles. Their real purpose is, of course, to make headlines and sell media-space or…
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Prediction Of The Destruction Of The Temple In Jerusalem
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 14 – The Olivet Discourse The original Temple in Jerusalem was built by Solomon, many hundreds of years before Jesus Christ. Although destroyed in 587BC, it was rebuilt between 536-515BC and then remodelled by Herod the Great who lived from 37-4BC. (It was Herod the Great who also killed all newborn males…
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The Poor Widow’s Gift Of Two Mites
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem I have heard the short Gospel reading about the poor widow who put two small copper coins into the Temple collection box many times. I have also wondered, just as often, why she made such a huge contribution? Jesus had probably just finished preaching and…
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Jesus On His Way To Jerusalem
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem How is your life fairing? Is it going to plan? “God’s will, God’s way” or “Thy will be done,” are all common prayer endings. The latter words occur in the Lord’s Prayer and they were spoken by Jesus to his Heavenly Father in the Garden…
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Woe To The Scribes And Pharisees
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem When Jesus came to this earth he lived among the Jewish people. He dearly wanted them to listen to his word and follow his ways. Sadly, many didn’t! Perhaps, Jesus’ determination to bring his new Gospel to the Jews is captured in this short fictional…