When we read Luke’s account of the resurrection morning, we discover details that help us to realize how easy it would be, if we only read Matthew’s account, to make wrong assumptions.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 28:1-5
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One of thieves who hung on a cross next to Jesus was literally dying for his sins—as Jesus also was dying for his sins. He found salvation in the final hours of his life, leaving us a beautiful illustration of salvation by grace.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 27:44
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John, who probably wrote his account decades after the Synoptic writers, fills in many previously unknown details about resurrection Sunday.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 28:1-5
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Matthew tells us that Jesus, who seemed amazingly composed during all the days leading to His arrest and crucifixion, “began to be grieved and distressed” in Gethsemane. Why the sudden change?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 26:33-38
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Under Roman domination, the Jews were not permitted to administrate capital punishment. For that reason, the Jewish leaders who wanted Jesus dead had to try to convince Pilate that Jesus was worthy of death according to Roman law.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 27:11-13
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Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane reveals a real conflict and temptation. Thankfully, it all ended with a consecration. But could Jesus have escaped the cross?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 26:38-41
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Pilate did his best to save Jesus from death, even as his own conscience and wife warned him, not believing that Jesus deserved to die. He eventually, however, capitulated to the demands of the Jewish leaders whom he despised.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 27:11-13
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Jesus prayed essentially the same prayer three times in the Garden of Gethsemane. Should we likewise pray every prayer at least three times?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 26:41-44
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Offering the Jews the choice of releasing Jesus or Barabbas, Pilate made one last attempt to save Jesus’ life. But like his other attempts, this one also failed.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23
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Luke the physician noted that Jesus sweated drops of blood during his agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Can such a thing be explained medically?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50
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