Tag: reflection
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Jesus Predicts His Passion, A Third Time
Story 207 – The Ministry in Judea Jesus, at a time of his choosing and with his disciples, embarked on the journey to Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish Passover. He knew that it would be his final Passover on this earth. Indeed, he knew every detail of what was about to happen to him in the…
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Jesus Retires To Ephraim
Story 206 – The Ministry in Judea The Chief Priests and Pharisees agreed and planned to have Jesus killed so, they made it known, that if anyone discovered his whereabouts, they must report it to them and they would have Him arrested. Jesus, aware of their intentions, went with his disciples to the town of Ephraim, a…
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Chief Priests And Pharisees Take Counsel Against Jesus
Story 205 – The Ministry in Judea Lazarus had been dead for four days when Jesus raised him back to life. There were many witnesses from Bethany, the surrounding towns and as far away as Jerusalem. They were in Bethany when Jesus arrived, mourning his loss with the family. On witnessing Jesus’ miraculous work, many of…
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Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead
Story 204 – The Ministry in Judea Martha, Mary and Lazarus were sisters and brothers, and close friends of Jesus. Their family home was in Bethany, Judea. When Lazarus became ill, Martha and Mary sent a message to Jesus saying, “Lord, look, the one you love is sick.” Jesus, on receiving the message, said to those…
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Jesus Withdraws Across The Jordan
Story 203 – The Ministry in Judea Following the Feast of Dedication celebrations in Jerusalem, Jesus travelled back to the area where John the Baptist began his ministry, alongside the River Jordan. The people of the area were well acquainted with John and spoke respectfully of him. They said, “John performed no miraculous sign, but everything John…
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Jesus At The Feast Of Dedication
Story 202 – The Ministry in Judea It was an eight-day Jewish holiday, the Feast of Dedication or Festival of lights. It was held in Jerusalem and Jesus was present. While in the Temple courts, some Jewish leaders surrounded Jesus and asked, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell…