If Jesus had not spoken on behalf of the women‚ she would have suffered this fate. She would have been drugged‚ possibly naked‚ through the streets to scare people of her punishment. The hole would already be dug waiting for her. The men would bind her hands and feet and lower her body into the hole and fill it up with dirt. The taunting would start urging her to try and break free of her bonds to run‚ the only chance of survival. The woman would writhe and try with tears streaming down her face
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The Evidence of Jesus A. Historical evidence I. Sources of evidence II. Reliability of the historical evidence III. Proof for Jesus outside the Bible IV. Archeological evidence versus written historical evidence A. Who was Jesus Christ? V. Did Jesus think he was Son of God? VI. How Jesus convinced his followers he was Son of God? VII. Jesus and other messianic leaders (similarities and differences) B. Resurrection VIII. Evidence
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religion are examined drastic differences can be discovered. For example‚ the role of Jesus. Jesus‚ beholder of many titles‚ is a pivotal figure and nevertheless is a divisive factor between the religions of the world. However‚ Jesus as a divisive figure does and does not hinder the fact that Jesus is a unifying force. So‚ this paper will examine the understandings of Jesus in the world religions and how the person of Jesus could and could not be a unifying force in inter-religious understandings
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Jesus of the Gospels The beginning of Jesus’ final week on earth began with Palm Sunday. This is where Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to celebrate passover. People welcomed Jesus by throwing palms under his donkey. This was so that the donkey would not touch the ground. This was kind of the ’red carpet’ treatment even though a donkey was equivalent to a poor man’s car nowadays. Even though Jesus is all powerful‚ he chose to ride on a donkey. This juxtaposition shows Jesus’ humility
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Aldo Ferrante Islam Report Jesus in Islam Chapter 13 opens up by saying that according to the Koran‚ the Jesus in the Bible and the prophet Muhammad are the same type of people religiously and all serve to worship the same God. The author of chapter 13‚ Mustansir Mir goes on to say “As is well known‚ in Islam‚ Jesus‚ while not considered God‚ is regarded as one of the greatest of the prophets” (pg. 116). The Islamic faith recognizes Jesus Christ as a human being because then builds a bridge
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Paradox statements like‚ when Jesus announces to his people‚ “A disciple is not above the teacher‚ but everyone who is fully qualified will be like teacher. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye‚ but do not notice the log in your own eye” (1277). Jesus claims that how can an individual help someone else if they cannot help themselves. Therefore‚ scholars Johnson and Daniel both argue that “Acts should be read in the light of the Gospel” in order to understand the literary patterns and paradox
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4/5/14 THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Who did Jesus Christ die on the cross for? Jesus died for all of us. If it was not for JESUS we would not be here today‚ because GOD made us all. The importance of the resurrection is to believe in Jesus Christ. Believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins will get you into heaven and if you asked him to come into your heart. Jesus is so important because I believe he died on the cross for my sins‚ I celebrate him on Easter and Christmas‚ and I
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THE WORDS AND ACTIONS OF JESUS The Kingdom is Coming The first words of Jesus’ public ministry: o “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent‚ and believe in the gospel.".” (Mark 1:15) Jesus speaks of the Kingdom: o 36 times in Matthew o 14 times in Mark o 32 times in Luke Parables: “the Kingdom of heaven is like…” o mustard seed‚ leaven‚ a treasure‚ a merchant‚ a net‚ a householder‚ a man going on a journey‚ etc. The Kingdom is both present and future Requirement: REPENTANCE
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Reflections on Jesus The teachings of Jesus‚ His death and resurrection‚ and the promise of His return provide believers with a firm foundation for living‚ confidence in God’s power and provision in our lives‚ and clear direction in The Way. As a believer‚ His message directs my educational choices‚ guides my life experiences‚ and determines how I approach society. Christ teaches that the measure of successful living in His eternal kingdom is far different than the standards society espouses. In
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The Maori Jesus I saw the Maori Jesus‚ Walking on Wellington Harbour He wore blue dungarees His beard and hair were long His breath smelt of mussels and paraoa When he smiled it looked like the dawn. When he broke wind the little fishes trembled. When he frowned the ground shook. When he laughed everybody got drunk. The Maori Jesus came on shore And picked out his twelve disciples. One leaned toilets in the Railway Station; His hands were scrubbed red to get the shit out of
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