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Life Lessons From The Characters Of The Passion
Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. Caiaphas
Contributed on May 12, 2013
So what can we learn from Caiaphas and his role in the ministry and crucifixion of Jesus?
Caiaphas Matthew 26:1-5, 57-68 Joseph surnamed Caiaphas which in Greek means “searcher” is only mentioned four times in the New Testament: at the raising of Lazarus in John chapter 11, at the trial of Jesus in Matthew 26 and John 18 and at the trial of Peter and John in Acts chapter ...read more
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2. Judas And Betrayal
Contributed on May 12, 2013
So what can we learn from the experience of Judas?
Judas and Betrayal Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50, 27:1-5 When Jesus finished washing the disciple’s feet, he shared a last meal with them and the Scripture says, “Jesus was troubled in spirit…” Why wouldn’t he be? Within a few hours, he would be hanging on the cross, ...read more
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3. Mary: Learning To Trust God In Times Of Crisis
Contributed on May 12, 2013
In the midst of such a crisis, what is Mary to do? She really had three choices that day: she could turn her back on God because the God she knew and understood would never allow such a thing to happen to His own son, her son. She could take matters into
Mary: Learning to Trust God in Times of Crisis John 19:16-27 Belong to this group and you’re a member of one of life’s most pain-filled communities. It’s a select group with one of the most painful rites of passage imaginable. To enter this fellowship, you have to experience ...read more
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4. Pilate
Contributed on May 12, 2013
So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?
Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more
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5. Why Did Jesus Have To Die?
Contributed on May 12, 2013
Reconciliation. It’s what Easter is all about. In our Scripture passage today, Paul explains the true meaning of Christ’s life and death in no uncertain terms: “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself; that is, in Christ, God was
Why did Jesus Have to Die? 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 For the past five weeks, we’ve been looking at the story of the Passion or Jesus’ road to the cross. We’ve looked at different people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross, how they contributed to his death and the lessons we ...read more