From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 1 study
The last day up to the crucifixion 1 study
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER200
Discourse on humility
The article analyzes Jesus’ discourse on humility to his apostles, stressing the importance of humility and service in the Kingdom of God, as described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Luke 9.46-50 (King James Version) :Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The last day up to the crucifixion
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PER312
Dispute among the Disciples over Preeminence
The article analyzes a scene from the Gospels in which Jesus’ disciples argue about who is the greatest, revealing their attachment to an earthly understanding of the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches that true greatness lies in selfless service. This account illustrates the inverted spiritual values of Christianity.
Mark 9.33-34 (King James Version) :And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org