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- Roger Barrier
- SUNDAY. On Palm Sunday, six days before the crucifixion, Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey as prophesied in Zachariah 9:9
- MONDAY. In the morning, Jesus cursed the out-of-season fig tree for having no figs. That seems fair. However, it was really symbolic. In the Old Testament figs represented the nation of Israel.
- TUESDAY. Tuesday was a busy day. Jesus spent all day in Jerusalem sparring with religious leaders, teaching parables, and healing the sick. He taught the Parables of the Great Supper, the Good and Wicked Servants, the Ten Virgins, the Two Sons, The Owner of the Vineyard, The Wedding Banquet, and the Ten Talents (Matthew 21:23-39; Mark 11:20-12:44; Luke 20:1-21:4; John 12:20-50).
- WEDNESDAY. The highlight of the day occurred during the evening. Jesus was anointed by Mary in Bethany (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8). Think about what a special moment this was for Jesus.
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Jesus (born c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem—died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem) religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God. The history of Christian reflection on the teachings and nature of Jesus is examined in the article Christology.
Ancient Jews usually had only one name, and, when greater specificity was needed, it was customary to add the father’s name or the place of origin. Thus, in his lifetime Jesus was called Jesus son of Joseph (Luke 4:22; John 1:45, 6:42), Jesus of Nazareth (Acts 10:38), or Jesus the Nazarene (Mark 1:24; Luke 24:19). After his death he came to be call...
Although born in Bethlehem, according to Matthew and Luke, Jesus was a Galilean from Nazareth, a village near Sepphoris, one of the two major cities of Galilee (Tiberias was the other). He was born to Joseph and Mary sometime between 6 bce and shortly before the death of Herod the Great (Matthew 2; Luke 1:5) in 4 bce. According to Matthew and Luke, however, Joseph was only legally his father. They report that Mary was a virgin when Jesus was conceived and that she “was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18; cf. Luke 1:35). Joseph is said to have been a carpenter (Matthew 13:55)—that is, a craftsman who worked with his hands—and, according to Mark 6:3, Jesus also became a carpenter.
Luke (2:41–52) states that Jesus as a youth was precociously learned, but there is no other evidence of his childhood or early life. As a young adult, he went to be baptized by the prophet John the Baptist and shortly thereafter became an itinerant preacher and healer (Mark 1:2–28). In his mid-30s Jesus had a short public career, lasting perhaps less than one year, during which he attracted considerable attention. Sometime between 29 and 33 ce—possibly 30 ce—he went to observe Passover in Jerusalem, where his entrance, according to the Gospels, was triumphant and infused with eschatological significance. While there he was arrested, tried, and executed. His disciples became convinced that he rose from the dead and appeared to them. They converted others to belief in him, which eventually led to a new religion, Christianity.
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8 AD approx. Jesus’ childhood – left behind in Jerusalem. Joseph, Mary and Jesus return from Egypt to their home at Nazareth in Galilee. Aged 12, Jesus goes to Jerusalem with his parents for the Jewish festival of Passover. Mary and Joseph head home mistakenly leaving Jesus behind. They return to look for him.
Oct 24, 2024 · Article Summary. Jesus profoundly changed people’s understanding of love and forgiveness, emphasizing unconditional love (agape) for all, including enemies, and teaching that forgiveness should be offered freely and repeatedly. This radical ethic continues to inspire social justice movements and conflict resolution efforts today.
The mission and purpose today. The Church of God in the modern era continues to preach the gospel of the Kingdom today. We teach the same message that Jesus and the early Church taught nearly 2,000 years ago. Technological advances have allowed the Church to go beyond using word of mouth and traveling on foot.
Jan 14, 2024 · When Jesus began his public ministry around the age of 30, he left Nazareth and became an itinerant preacher. He traveled from town to town, village to village, proclaiming the kingdom of God. Jesus said, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head” (Luke 9:58).
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8 A.D. 8 A.D. The 12-year-old Jesus in the temple. At the age of 12, Jesus traveled with his parents to Jerusalem for the annual Passover celebration. On the way back, his parents suddenly discover that Jesus is missing. After three days of searching, they find him in the temple, deep in conversation with scholars.
