Étude 1 sur 2 · Les signes extraordinaires accompagnant la mort de Jésus

  1. Étude 1 : Les signes extraordinaires accompagnant la mort de Jésus
  2. Étude 2 : Le discours de Pierre

The last day up to the crucifixion

  • The extraordinary signs accompanying the death of Jesus

    At the death of Jesus on Golgotha, several extraordinary signs occur: the veil of the Temple is torn from top to bottom, symbolizing direct access to God; an earthquake shakes the region; rocks are split and tombs are opened. These phenomena, reported mainly by Matthew, signify the end of the old covenant, the coming of a new one, and Christ's victory over death, confirmed by the confession of the Roman centurion.

    Matthew 27.53 (King James Version) :
    And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
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Peter's ministry

  • Peter's speech

    The article deals with Peter's speech at Pentecost, detailing how he refutes misinterpretations and presents Jesus as the Messiah of the Scriptures. He calls for repentance and baptism, and promises the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    Acts 2.22-24 (King James Version) :
    Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
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