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Tag Archives: the Cross
Don’t Even Touch it!
Have you ever wondered why Jesus always seemed to be most critical of religious people, especially those who put a “hedge” about the Law? I suspect that the answer lies back in the book of Genesis. Back then there … Continue reading
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Reflections on the Cross – Part 8; The Spear in His Side 2.
Some time after I posted The Spear in His Side I read through the account in John’s Gospel of Jesus trial before Pilate and the thought occurred to me, that while there may have been Jewish sources that John could … Continue reading
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Reflections on the Cross – Part 7 The Spear in His Side.
In my previous posts I have mentioned that the significance of the blood and water pouring out of Jesus’ side after his side was pierced with a spear to confirm His death. That it was not recognised by the medical … Continue reading
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Reflections on the Cross – Part 5 Mourning for the one they have pierced.
The portion of scripture that appears in our Bibles as Zechariah Ch 12 vv 10-4 is generally seen as a prophecy concerning the Second Coming of Christ even though John quotes this passage in his gospel. But I listened to … Continue reading
Reflections on the Cross – Part 4. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?”
In Part 3 when I asked the question concerning whether God would make provision for the salvation of the men responsible for Jesus’ actual crucifixion I did not answer it. In short I believe the answer to be yes. But … Continue reading
Reflections on the Cross – part 3. “Father, Forgive Them, For They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.” Luke23:34.
When we read these words we ask ourselves at whom were they directed, everybody who witnessed the crucifixion, including those who were baying for his blood, or just the execution party? The general concensus among Bible scholars is that they … Continue reading
Reflections on the Cross. Part 2:The Penitent Thief.
The story of the penitent thief is recorded in only one of the Gospels – that of Luke in chapter 23, if you are unfamiliar with it here it is:- “One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at … Continue reading
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Reflections on the Cross – Part 1 – The Lamb Slain Before the Foundation of the World.
Many years ago back in the 1970s I was watching the old Nationwide programme on the television and for some reason they had a rabbi on. He was asked why Jesus had said “My God, My God why have you … Continue reading
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