From the second to the third Passover festival 2 studies
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From the second to the third Passover festival
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PER116
The disciple’s personal relationship with his Lord
Pericope 116 explores the personal relationship between the disciple and his Lord through Matthew 11.25-30 and Luke 10.21-24. After condemning the unbelieving towns, Jesus rejoices that the humble understand his word where the wise fail. He affirms his divine sonship and invites all the weary to come to him, promising rest and gentleness under his shared yoke, in contrast to the burdens imposed by the Pharisees.
Matthew 9.36 (King James Version) :But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER160
Jesus the Messiah's compassion for the crowd
Pericope 160 analyzes Matthew 9.36-38, where Jesus, in Capernaum, is deeply moved with compassion for the crowd, “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” The Greek term “splagchnizomai” expresses a visceral compassion that moves Jesus to teach, heal and feed, in contrast with the indifference of the religious leaders. This compassion becomes a model for the disciples.
Matthew 9.36 (King James Version) :But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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PDA018
The Gloria Funicular Disaster
The article discusses the Gloria funicular disaster in the light of a similar biblical account, stressing the need for repentance and the importance of the salvation of the soul according to the teachings of Jesus.
Luke 13.4 (King James Version) :Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org