Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28) Back in the first century, whenever there was a crucifixion, you would find a band of women who would offer those being executed a wine vinegar mixture to dull the pain. And Jesus […]
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Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #4
Eli Eli lama sabachthani? (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34). That statement is translated as “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Up until this point, Jesus had demonstrated such inner fortitude and peace and compassion and strength of character. Then, everything changes without warning and Jesus cries out.
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #3
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:26-27) This is the third saying of Jesus on the […]
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #2
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43). That is the second statement that Jesus said on the cross. It’s a story about 3 crosses. Jesus in the middle being crucified for the sins of the world. On his right, a criminal on his cross. On his left, […]
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #1
I want to share about Jesus today. Isn’t every Sunday sermon about Jesus? But if there was the real Jesus and a bunch of counterfeit Jesus in a room, could you pick out the real one? Who is the real Jesus? This is the question I have been asking myself. Do I know the real […]
The National Day of Unplugging and the Sabbath Manifesto
Reboot, a nonprofit organization aimed at reinventing the traditions and rituals of Judaism for today’s secular Jews, is composed of internet entrepreneurs, creators of award-winning television shows, community organizers and nonprofit leaders. These “Rebooters” are people who typically have their cell phones glued to their palms. Several of them go so far as to say […]