“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 Holy Week begins with a murderous plot by the Jews and praise from those who… Continue reading Palm Sunday: Jesus the King
Category: 40 Day Lenten Bible Study through the Gospel of John
This Lenten Bible Study provides an in-depth look into the transformative power of God’s love. Readers will examine the most central part in the whole arrangement of the Gospel of John from the Last Supper (John 13) to Christ’s crucifixion (John 19:30).
– Taken from The Cross of Christ: 40 Day Lenten Bible Study through the Gospel of John with illustrations by Christy Tran. Buy the book on Amazon, Stevens Books
Should I fast for Lent? What did Jesus teach?
Lent, to observe or not to observe? Lent has its backgrounds in religious tradition. If tradition, then is it biblical? Should you observe it or not? Historical references say Lent began around 325AD. Earliest references reveal roots of inspiration from a council of bishops under Roman Emperor Constantine. It is believed they discussed a 40-day… Continue reading Should I fast for Lent? What did Jesus teach?
Are we too familiar with Jesus?
Easter weekend is one of the most highly attended weekends for churches. Most churches are full of their normal attendees and have a high percentage of visitors or people who stop by for the main Christian holidays. My husband wanted to invite some people who don’t normal go to church to come with us. Admittedly,… Continue reading Are we too familiar with Jesus?
What Is Lent?
Lent is a 40-day period starting on Ash Wednesday that goes until Easter Sunday. The 40-day period does not include Sundays. It is a season in which believers prepare for Easter through self-denial and repentance, seeking for personal piousness, and meditation on the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The number 40 appears frequently in… Continue reading What Is Lent?