Jesus and Thomas
I think that Thomas gets a bad rap. Imagine being forever identified as “doubting Thomas” because of one incident. John writes: “But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was…
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Jesus and the Disciples
Later on that day of Christ’s resurrection, He appeared to the disciples. John records: “So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when…
Jesus and Mary Magdalene
The tomb was empty. Peter and John had confirmed that point. After they left, Mary of Magdala stood weeping near the gaping doorway. John records it this way: “But Mary…
Jesus is Risen: John 20:1-10
All four Gospels record Jesus’ resurrection. This one event is the keystone of Christianity and following Christ. John records the discovery in a very personal way. As you read the…
Jesus is Buried: John 19:38-42
The Gospel of Matthew records the visit of the Magi. Shortly after Christ’s birth, wise men followed a star to Bethlehem. When they found Jesus, they presented gifts; one of…
Jesus is Pierced
Let’s jump straight in. Jesus said, “It is finished” and died. John next records, “Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not…
Jesus is Crucified – John 19:23-30
By all accounts, crucifixion was a brutal method of execution intended to extend suffering as long as possible. While Jesus’ crucifixion only lasted a few hours, there are other historical…
Jesus the King: John 19:12-22
A vice is a simple machine of two surfaces driven together and apart by a spiral incline plane (a screw). Using leverage and the amplification of force inherent in the…
Jesus’ 2nd Interview With Pilate
The Gospel of John portrays a complex and conflicted Pilate. As we said in a previous article, Pilate’s main concern was maintaining the peace of Rome. A peace often enforced…
Jesus and Barabbas John 18:38-40
All four Gospels record the crowd’s choice of Barabbas over Jesus. John simply states, “Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out…
Jesus and Pilate – John 18:28-38
During Jesus’ time, Rome was a super-power. Its empire conquered and controlled vast areas of Europe, Asia, and Africa. That control included Israel. The Gospels record the various trials of…
Jesus and Annas – John 18:12-24
There were several trials between Jesus’ arrest and His crucifixion. Taking all of the Gospels together, Jesus was tried or questioned by Annas, Caiaphas, the Jewish ruling council, Pilate, some…