Étude 1 sur 4 · La purification de Marie

  1. Étude 1 : La purification de Marie
  2. Study 2: The parable of the pearl of great price
  3. Étude 3 : Le prix de la consécration
  4. Étude 4 : Préparation de la Pâque

The life of Jesus up to the age of 12

  • PER017 The purification of Mary

    The article discusses Mary's purification after Jesus' birth, a Jewish ritual observed by Joseph and Mary at the Temple of Jerusalem. This act of devotion and humility, recounted in Luke 2:22-24, demonstrates their faithfulness to the law of Moses despite their modest financial circumstances.

    Leviticus 12.1-8 (King James Version) :
    And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean.And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled.But if she bear a maid child, then she shall be unclean two weeks, as in her separation: and she shall continue in the blood of her purifying threescore and six days.And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest:Noteof the first…: Heb. a son of his yearNoteshe be…: Heb. her hand find not sufficiency ofWho shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that hath born a male or a female.And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean.
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From the second to the third Passover festival

  • PER148 The parable of the pearl of great price

    The parable of the pearl of great price (Matt 13,45-46), recorded only by Matthew, presents a merchant who sells everything to acquire a rare pearl. It teaches that the kingdom of heaven surpasses every earthly possession in value and calls for a freely given sacrifice, lived out in the joy of spiritual discovery.

    Matthew 13.45-46 (King James Version) :
    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
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From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • PER191 The price of dedication

    The article “PER191 - The price of dedication” describes Jesus’ words about true discipleship at Caesarea Philippi. The biblical passages of Matthew, Mark and Luke stress the importance of personal self-denial for eternal salvation. They urge us to take up the cross daily and to remain faithful to the teaching of Christ, offering a radical view of discipleship in contrast with the religious practices of the time.

    Matthew 16.24-27 (King James Version) :
    Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
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The last day up to the crucifixion

  • PER309 Preparation of the Passover

    This article focuses on Jesus and his disciples preparing the Passover. It explores the biblical accounts of this moment, the merging of the Passover and Unleavened Bread festivities, and the practical adaptations of traditional practices in the face of the influx of worshippers in Jerusalem.

    John 13.1-2 (King James Version) :
    Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate