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Tag: Jesus’ Life Story
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“Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled”
Story 255 – Last Supper Messages The Apostle Philip asked Jesus to show him God the Father! Jesus’ reply was direct. He said, “Whoever has seen me, has seen the Father”. I recall, as a very young child, hearing for the first time three huge “O” words. They were used by my teacher to describe God.…
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The Two Swords
Story 254 – Last Supper Messages It was the last Supper and Judas had left the room, to betray Jesus. Many months prior, Jesus had sent seventy-two of his disciples and his chosen twelve Apostles, out to the towns and villages. He told them not to carry a bag, money or sandals but where they were…
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Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
Story 253 – The Last Supper Simon Peter, along with the other Apostles, had watched Judas leave the celebration of the Last Supper and then listened to Jesus tell them, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him… Children, I am still with you for a little while. You will look for…
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Jesus Glorified, New Commandment Of Love
Story 252 – The Last Supper As Judas left the room in which the Apostles were celebrating the Passover with Jesus, none of the other Apostles understood why he was leaving. “Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him to buy whatever they needed for the feast, or to give something…
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The Last Supper
Story 251 – The Last Supper Jesus, while at the table celebrating the Passover with his Apostles, took bread, blessed it, broke it and gave it to them saying: “Take it; this is My Body”. After they had eaten, Jesus took a cup filled with wine, offered thanks and gave it to them to drink saying: “This…
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Jesus Foretells His Betrayal By Judas
Story 250 – The Last Supper Betrayal! It is described as the breaking of trust or confidence; treachery or disloyalty; giving aid or information to an enemy. Judas had already secretly agreed, with the Jewish authorities to betray Jesus. They wanted to arrest him and put him on trial but they needed to avoid causing unrest…
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Washing The Disciples’ Feet
Story 249 – The Last Supper The Passover meal celebrated in Jesus’ era was not as elaborate as it is today; over time other traditional observances have been added. However, its basic components remain unchanged; a mixture of prayer, singing, storytelling and the meal. Jesus, despite his imminent arrest, torture and crucifixion, was looking forward to…
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Preparation For The Passover
Story 248 – The Last Supper The disciples asked Jesus where he wanted them to prepare the Passover meal; they were a large group, the twelve Apostles plus Jesus, and substantial preparations were necessary. Jesus, sent two of his disciples into Jerusalem, saying, “A man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. Wherever…
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The Betrayal By Judas
Story 247 – The Last Supper Judas was once among the most trusted disciples of Jesus. They all travelled together from village to town. Judas ate with Jesus, watched him perform numerous miracles and listened to his teachings. Judas was also among the group of disciples Jesus sent in pairs to preach his Gospel, heal the…
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Jesus’ Death Is Premeditated
Story 246 – The Last Supper Jesus foretold the time of his death and how he would die to his disciples. He said, “After two days the Passover is coming and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified”. (Matthew 26:2) The Sanhedrin, the Jewish High Court, planned to arrest Jesus and execute Him.…