John 13:2-20 KJV[2] And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; [3] Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; [4] he riseth from supper, and laid aside... Continue Reading →
The Road to the Right Hand 6; ministration in Bethany
Jesus spent much of His Time before His being seized with Lazarus, Martha and Mary. John records the raising of Lazarus in powerful terms. The vision of Martha and Mary of Jesus had to be widened. They learned from the priests that the only resurrection available was at the end of the world, and not... Continue Reading →
The Journey to the Right Hand 5; two distinct visitations to the Temple
Mark tells us in chapter 11 about two distinct visitations of Jesus to the Temple. The first being to observe and return to Bethany. The following day Jesus observes a fig tree. Many do not know the characteristics of the Fig tree. When the season is going to be full of fruit there are few... Continue Reading →
The Road to the Right Hand 4; when the ignorant see and the educated are blind
His Triumphal Entry His Entry into Jerusalem marks the beginning of a week long process to Calvary. Who ever thought that those who would chant "Hosanna" may have been the same ones who shouted "crucify Him" some days after. This is the thing about spiritually ignorant, they are swayed. Yet this Entry could have been... Continue Reading →
The Road to the Right Hand 3; Jesus weeps over our calamity
Jesus set His Face toward Jerusalem, to fulfil the earthly mission and enter into His Heavenly one. Yet Luke's Gospel charts the entry of Jesus around Jerusalem and before He enters it. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem as He looks down over the city. Luke 19:41-44 KJV[41] And when he was come near, he beheld the... Continue Reading →