“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you” (John 16:22, KJV). The women who had stood by the cross of Christ waited and watched for the hours of the Sabbath to pass. On the first day of theContinue reading “Too Good to Be True”
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Resurrection Triumph and Terror
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.“Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?“But he spake of the temple of his body” (John 2:19-21, KJV). When Jesus was laid inContinue reading “Resurrection Triumph and Terror”
Risen! The King of Glory, Prince of Life
“And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.“His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men” (Matthew 28:2-4,Continue reading “Risen! The King of Glory, Prince of Life”
Prophecy Fulfilled!
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:“That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:14, 15, KJV). Many minds were busy with thoughts started by the scenes of Calvary. From the crucifixion to the resurrection many sleeplessContinue reading “Prophecy Fulfilled!”
The Flow of Love Over Lies
“Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,“Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.“Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come byContinue reading “The Flow of Love Over Lies”
The Savior’s Sabbath
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost” (Luke 23:46, KJV). At last Jesus was at rest. The long day of shame and torture was ended. As the last rays of the setting sun usheredContinue reading “The Savior’s Sabbath”
God’s Law of Love: Are You Loyal or Rebellious?
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all” (James 2:10, KJV). Another deception was now to be brought forward. Satan declared that mercy destroyed justice, that the death of Christ abrogated the Father’s law. Had it been possible for the law to be changed orContinue reading “God’s Law of Love: Are You Loyal or Rebellious?”