Category: Jesus’ Life

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem In the New Testament, it is common to find frequent references to the Pharisees and others questioning Jesus with the explicit intention of ensnaring him, trapping him. In addition, there are also occasions when Jesus challenged their understanding of Old Testament teachings and used it…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem Love is perhaps the most talked about topic in the whole world. So, if it is the most talked about, is it our greatest challenge! When Jesus was asked by a Scribe, what is the greatest commandment? He instantly replied, “Love the Lord your God…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem I watched the court proceedings from the balcony. The Legal Expert seemed to be slowly dismantling the evidence of a court witness. She was a mother of two and had observed two teenage boys from her front window break into her neighbour’s house in broad daylight.…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem It often takes us by surprise when, at first, someone showers personal praise on us and then they challenge us. Some Pharisees, who wanted to catch Jesus out, did exactly that. A group approached Him and said, “We know that you are a truthful manand…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem Have you organised any celebrations or parties recently? Perhaps it was a family gathering! Last month, I quietly listened to a group of young teenage girls while they organised a friend’s 18th Birthday Party. Their attempt was somewhat hilarious and, without the help of a…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem Jesus told his disciples this Parable: A Landowner planted a vineyard, rented it out to tenants and went off on a long journey. When harvest time approached he sent his servants to collect a portion of the harvest as rent but, one-by-one the tenants, beat,…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem Have you ever refused a special offer, only to later deeply regret not having accepted it? There are probably many times in our life when we said, “No”, but with hindsight, wished we had said, “Yes”. Jesus told the Parable of two sons. When they…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem Have you ever been approached by an official demanding to know your name, where you come from and what you are doing in that place? They may have also asked, who gave you permission to be there or to see your authorization! Most authority checks…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem Jesus had again established his great leadership status when he drove the moneychangers, buyers and sellers, and the animals out of the Temple courts. His actions added to the interest of the crowds that came to hear him preach and, amazed by his teachings, many believed…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 13 – Jesus’ Final Ministry In Jerusalem It’s a joy when people listen and do as you ask. Don’t you think? It usually means they agree with your reasoning and respect your judgement. Following Jesus’ cursing of the fig tree, he went to the Temple Courts in Jerusalem but sadly, and once…