Luke 22:54-62 Jesus has been betrayed and is now arrested and being held in the house of the one in charge over all the people. The equivalent of the FBI, Homeland Security, or Chief of Security (Chief Officer over all the guards) is there along with other influential leaders. Peter is following Jesus from a … Continue reading Christ is Arrested and Denials of Knowing Him Follows
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Betrayal Comes through a Kiss
Luke 22:47-52 This is the point where the betrayal of Jesus Christ happens. The money is given as a reward for the betrayal and that betrayal comes through a kiss. In the process, there is mistrust among church leaders, debate over who is greater, they have been told that they would be put through a … Continue reading Betrayal Comes through a Kiss
Betrayals of Christ Invoke the Prayer, “Take this Cup from Me.”
Luke 22:39-46 Jesus's betrayal has been bought and paid for. Now, He goes to prayer to ask that what is about to happen will not happen. It's not a harmonious period for the church leaders between the time of the agreed betrayal to His arrest. They are suspicious and do not trust one another as … Continue reading Betrayals of Christ Invoke the Prayer, “Take this Cup from Me.”
Betrayal of Christ Leads to Aggression
Luke 22:35-38 This is still during the time that the betrayal of Jesus Christ has been bought and paid for, but just inches away from His arrest and Crucifixion. There is a lot of mistrust, suspicion, and issues over who has authority over who. This portion of scripture reminds me of the "Preppers." Some of … Continue reading Betrayal of Christ Leads to Aggression
The Evangelism Crew, where are they Now?
Romans 16:21-27 I think it would be great to be able to surround myself with people whose purpose is to bring others to Jesus Christ. It would feel like the Church I was brought up in through the 60's and early 70's. Church was all about "grounding" people in the Bible, to be familiar with … Continue reading The Evangelism Crew, where are they Now?
Betrayal of Christ Leads to Stress and Denial
Luke 22:31-34 At this time, Chrit's betrayal has already been bought and paid for, but Jesus is not yet arrested. While the betrayal of Jesus is in the works, conflict creeps into the church at the same time that the public is groomed to report Christians to the authorities to be arrested. Because of the … Continue reading Betrayal of Christ Leads to Stress and Denial
Photo/Chart comparing the Lamb to the beast.
John 10:1-21
Alone in a World of Obstacles
Romans 16:17-20 If I was looking for an answer to why I am alone in life, this explains it, "I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them." Romans 16:17 The world … Continue reading Alone in a World of Obstacles
The Attack on Being Able to See
John 9 "We see!" "I know!" are phrases I hear constantly when I share enlightening information. That's why I wanted to write this relating to what Jesus said, "As long as it is day, we must do the works of Him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the … Continue reading The Attack on Being Able to See
Child-Bearing Rights. Thoughts and Emotions are Evil. Violence Persists.
Genesis 6 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man." Matthew 24:37 The days of Noah sound like the days of today. It refers to … Continue reading Child-Bearing Rights. Thoughts and Emotions are Evil. Violence Persists.