• 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.

    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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  • 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 10.40-42 (King James Version) :
    And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.And many believed on him there.
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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.

    John 11.47-57 (King James Version) :
    Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate