The ministry of John the Baptist 1 study
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 1 study
The last week before the arrest 1 study
The last day up to the crucifixion 1 study
Contradictions 1 study
Word of a Friend 1 study
The ministry of John the Baptist
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PER035
Jesus the Messiah’s encounter with Nathanael
Pericope 35 studies the meeting between Jesus and Nathanael, unique to John’s Gospel (John 1:47–51), dated to 23 November 29 at Nazareth. Jesus demonstrates supernatural knowledge of Nathanael, who becomes the first to confess him publicly as the Son of God and King of Israel. Identified with Bartholomew and originally from Cana, Nathanael is connected with the wedding at Cana that follows in John’s narrative.
John 21.2 (King James Version) :There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER172
The reaction of the apostles
Pericope 172 recounts the reaction of the apostles after Jesus walked on the water and calmed the storm. Set at Gennesaret in April AD 32, the episode is reported by Matthew and Mark. The disciples bow down and proclaim: 'You are truly the Son of God', marking a decisive step in their faith and in the progressive Christological revelation of the Gospels.
Matthew 14.34-36 (King James Version) :And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The last week before the arrest
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PER291
The parable of the vinedressers
The parable of the vinedressers (Matt 21.33-46; Mark 12.1-12; Luke 20.9-19), spoken on Holy Tuesday in the courtyard of the Temple, illustrates the history of salvation allegorically: God sends prophets and then his Son, whom the religious leaders reject and kill. The vineyard is transferred to the Church, without however closing the door to the Jewish people, who can enter into the faith.
Matthew 21.33-46 (King James Version) :Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The last day up to the crucifixion
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PER348
Pilate’s Efforts to Save Jesus
The pericope PER348 examines Pontius Pilate’s repeated attempts to save Jesus during the trial before the praetorium in Jerusalem, on a Friday morning. Based mainly on John 19.4-15, it traces the political and religious pressures that lead Pilate to condemn Jesus despite his conviction of his innocence. This passage reveals the tension between justice, political power and religious authority during the Passion of Christ.
John 19.12 (King James Version) :And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Contradictions
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CTD042
What does the centurion say when Jesus dies?
The article explores the apparent contradiction in the Gospels concerning the centurion's words at Jesus' death. While Luke stresses his innocence, Mark emphasizes the recognition of Jesus as the Son of God. These perspectives reveal the theological diversity of the Gospels, conveying Jesus' innocence and his saving death. The evangelists report words that are significant to their theological purposes.
Mark 1.1 (King James Version) :The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Word of a Friend
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PDA008
Who is Jesus?
The article examines the identity of Jesus according to different beliefs. It invites us to move beyond intellectual knowledge and to live a personal, transforming relationship with him, as the Messiah and Lord of Christians.
Matthew 16.13 (King James Version) :When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org