I am going to do something different in this Gems than I have done before. I am giving you all of the harmonised segments for all of Luke 24. I am doing it just so a pattern will emerge for you that we can discuss …
Bible Gem 1290 – The Role of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (Luke 23:50-56)
Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council, but he had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other religious leaders. He was from the town of Arimathea in Judea, and he …
Bible Gem 1289 – The Full Significance of Jesus’ Use of Psalm 22 (Matt 27:46, Mark 15:34)
Based on Mark 15:29-37 The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. “Ha! Look at You now!” they yelled at Him. “You said You were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, save Yourself and come …
Bible Gem 1288 – Focus on God’s Bigger Picture and all will be Explained (Matt 27:46, Mark 15:34)
For the choir director; upon Aijeleth Hashshahar. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer; And by night, …
Bible Gem 1287 – Examining the Psalm 22 Connection (Psalm 22 // Matt 27 // Mark 15)
For the choir director; upon Aijeleth Hashshahar. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer; And by night, …
Bible Gem 1286 – What Language is it Anyway? (Matt 27:46-47 / Mark 15:34-35)
What language is it that Jesus spoke? “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” or “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani” and what is the difference between the two readings? Some say it is Hebrew – others Syriac. Rather, as the evangelists quote it, it is neither. Matthew comes nearest …
Bible Gem 1285 – Confusion Reigns – Then and Now and in Between Times (Matt 27:46-47 / Mark 15:34-35)
As promised in this Gem I will look at the various interpretations that people place on these words of Jesus. As I said in the last Gem notice there was confusion at the time Jesus made this statement on the part of those who heard …
Bible Gem 1284 – My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me? (Matt 27:46-47 / Mark 15:34-35)
I told you I have had two responses from people related to the significance of the saying “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani // My God My God, why have you forsaken me?” As you can see from the parallel segments above, Matthew and Mark are the …
Bible Gem 1283 – Have you come to Worship, Watch or Stand at a Distance? (Luke 23:47-49)
When the Roman officer overseeing the execution saw what had happened, he worshiped God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.” And when all the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw what had happened, they went home in deep sorrow. But Jesus’ friends, …
Bible Gem 1282 – Why would the Roman Soldier Worship? (Luke 23:47)
When the Roman officer overseeing the execution saw what had happened, he worshiped God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.” Luke 23:47 In the last Gem I walked you through the options we have for interpreting what it was he saw. I didn’t remember …