• PER261 Departure for Bethany beyond the Jordan

    The study recounts Jesus’ journey from Jerusalem to Bethany, with stops at Bethany beyond the Jordan and Jericho, where he performs miracles. Deliberately delayed, Jesus arrives and raises Lazarus, triggering a reaction from the religious authorities.

    Luke 18.35-43 (King James Version) :
    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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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER262 Teaching on divorce

    The article discusses Jesus’ teaching on divorce, drawing on the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. It places this teaching in the chronological context of Jesus’ ministry between Hanukkah and Passover, offering an in-depth analysis of the spiritual implications of his teachings beyond mere legal debates.

    Mark 10.2-12 (King James Version) :
    And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER269 The request of Salome, the wife of Zebedee, for her sons

    The article deals with Salome’s request for her sons and Jesus’ geographical journey. This account takes place in February AD 33, during Jesus’ journey from Jericho to Bethany. The event highlights the tension between human understanding and the prophecies. Jesus announces his imminent death in answering Salome, revealing the spiritual values of the kingdom of God.

    John 11.53 (King James Version) :
    Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • 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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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER273 The resurrection of Lazarus

    Jesus raises Lazarus at Bethany, revealing his divine power over death, as a prelude to Passover. Between Hanukkah and Passover, after two days of reflection, Jesus makes the significant journey that includes memorable encounters in Jericho, foreshadowing the imminent Passion. The reaction of the religious authorities to this miracle hastens the crucifixion of Jesus.

    John 11.38-44 (King James Version) :
    Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate