KNOWING YOUR BIBLE
October 29, 2022: Dear Friends, Today’s discussion will continue with our focus on Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Studying the life of Jesus has been part of a series on important people and events that are written in the Bible. Next week, the series will continue with discussions on other important people and events that are written in the New Testament.
In the current focus on Jesus, the topics have included his birth in Bethlehem, his life of ministry through teaching and healing, his humanity, being human as we are, with specific verses listed to help in learning and understanding who Jesus is. Refer to these blogs beginning on the blog written October 3 and progressing to today’s blog.
Today’s discussion will be on Jesus’ death through crucifixion and his resurrection. This is a complicated event the happened that is difficult to understand by most. Studying Jesus’ life will help in understanding that Jesus’ death occurred to pay for our sins that we have done during our lives, This allows for our sins to be forgiven and a belief in Jesus to occur. Believing and accepting Jesus as our Savior saves us from our sins and gives us a new life. Jesus said in Mark, chapter 10 verse 45, “I came not to be served but to serve and be made a ransom for many.” And in John, chapter 10, verse 10 is written: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
There are many verses written throughout the Gospel Books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in the New Testament that tell of Jesus’ life, death by crucifixion and resurrection. These verses help explain his purpose of being sent by God “…for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew chapter 1 verse 21. Perhaps the most beloved Bible verse that many know or have heard is found in John, chapter 3, verse 16, that is written, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only beloved son, that whoever believes in him, should not perish but have eternal life.”
The word “Gospel” has been defined in Webster’s New World Dictionary as “The teachings of Jesus and the Apostles;” and “anything proclaimed and accepted as the absolute truth.” As a follower of Jesus, choose one of the Gospel books (see above) to read and study about Jesus. Matthew, Mark and Luke are similar in writings, while the book of John’s writings appear to focus more into Jesus’ teachings. Selecting one of the first three gospel books along and the book of John may give a broader understanding of who Jesus is, what he stands for and how his teachings influence our thinking and our lives as written In Acts, chapter 16, verse 30: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They answered, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.’”
Bible verses will be listed below that tell of Jesus’ crucifixion and death, and his resurrection. Spend some time reading and contemplating on these verses. All verses are from the New Revised Standard (NRS) version of the Bible.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK!
Bible verses: Matthew, chapter 26, verses 47 through Matthew, 28, verse 20. Mark, chapter 14, verse 32 through chapter 16, verse 20. Luke, chapter 22, verse 39 through chapter 24; and John, chapter 18, through chapter 21.
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