Unlimited: Crucified Between Two Thieves Aug 24, 2024 16273 Call them rebels, terrorists, robbers or troublemakers – Dimas & Gestas were either side as Jesus was Crucified between two thieves. They crucified two rebels with him, one on his right and one on his left (Mark 15:27, NIV). The Romans didn’t build the most powerful empire the… Continue reading Unlimited: Crucified Between Two Thieves | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Come Down From The Cross | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Come Down from the Cross Aug 25, 2024 1289 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days,come down from the cross and save yourself” (Mark 15:29-30, NIV)! Roman crucifixion sites were set up on prominent locations… Continue reading Unlimited: Come Down From The Cross | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Could Jesus Save Himself | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Could Jesus Save Himself Aug 26, 2024 1689 In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself” (Mark 15:31, NIV)! The gospel writers characterise the crowd at the cross as being viciously hostile toward Jesus as he hung… Continue reading Unlimited: Could Jesus Save Himself | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Place Of The Skull | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Place of the Skull Aug 20, 2024 1981 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”) (Mark 15:22, NIV). Every city in the Roman empire had its place of execution. In Jerusalem, it was called Golgotha. The people of ancient times were careful to keep death out of their… Continue reading Unlimited: The Place Of The Skull | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Wine Mixed With Myrrh | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Wine Mixed with Myrrh Aug 21, 2024 1811 Then they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it (Mark 15:23, NIV). The Jews had a tradition of offering those about to be executed a strong narcotic made with wine mixed with frankincense and myrrh in order to ease the pain. It was… Continue reading Unlimited: Wine Mixed With Myrrh | Good News Unlimited
“Just Lucky, I Guess”
“By luck or by God, many people are saying it’s by God I’m still here,” the former president said while addressing the shooting at his Pennsylvania campaign rally on July 13. [Source: People] I’m writing this post the Monday after the assignation attempt on former President, Donald Trump. A lot of people believe in luck. I… Continue reading “Just Lucky, I Guess”
Unlimited: They Mocked Him | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: They Mocked Him Aug 17, 2024 1443 And they began to call out to him, “Hail, king of the Jews!” Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. And when they had mocked him, they took off the… Continue reading Unlimited: They Mocked Him | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Simon Of Cyrene | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Simon of Cyrene Aug 19, 2024 1592 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross (Mark 15:21, NIV). Jesus was led through the streets of Jerusalem to the place of execution. After having been… Continue reading Unlimited: Simon Of Cyrene | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: They Led Him Out | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: They Led Him Out Aug 18, 2024 1664 Then they led him out to crucify him (Mark 15:20, NIV). After Jesus was savagely beaten and brutalised in the early hours of the morning, it was time for the main event. Crucifixion was designed as the ultimate propaganda of the Roman Empire. The idea was, “If you… Continue reading Unlimited: They Led Him Out | Good News Unlimited
Salt and Pepper to Taste
If you look at recipes much, you will find the instructions, “salt and pepper to taste.” As you can figure out, it means to add the amount of those spices to please your pallet. To make it happy, to please yourself. When I saw this phrase the other day, it reminded me of how people… Continue reading Salt and Pepper to Taste