• PER265 Salvation and wealth

    This article explores Jesus’ teachings on wealth and salvation, drawing on biblical events between Hanukkah and Passover. Accounts of healings and callings, such as the story of Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus, shed light on Jesus’ mission in Jericho, marked by the resurrection of Lazarus and its profound implications.

    Matthew 19.23-26 (King James Version) :
    Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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  • PER268 The Messiah Jesus announces his death and resurrection again

    This article examines the period between Hanukkah and Passover, highlighting the teachings of Jesus, his prediction of his death and resurrection, and miracles such as the raising of Lazarus, which stirred up both hope and conflict.

    Luke 18.31-43 (King James Version) :
    Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
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  • PER271 Zacchaeus wants to see the Messiah Jesus

    The article explores the story of Zacchaeus in Jericho, who, wanting to see Jesus, climbs a sycamore tree. Jesus notices Zacchaeus and stays at his house, embodying his mission of redemption. This account fits within the period between Hanukkah and Passover, including key events such as the miracle of Lazarus. The article presents an exegetical and theological analysis, highlighting the universal dimension of Jesus’ message.

    John 10.22-23 (King James Version) :
    And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.
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  • PER274 Plot against the Messiah Jesus, who withdraws to Ephraim

    This article describes the plot of the Jewish authorities against Jesus after the resurrection of Lazarus. Faced with the threat they perceive in Jesus’ miracles, they decide to kill him. Jesus withdraws to Ephraim in anticipation of the crucifixion, while the plot paradoxically aligns with the divine plan.

    Matthew 26.1-5 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate