Category Archives: resurrection

unforgettable visit

WHAT WOULD IT TAKE? Mark 15:21-25 21 And they forced a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. 22 And they brought him to the place … Continue reading

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surprised by silence

WHAT IF I PRAY AND THERE IS NO ANSWER? Mark 15:1-5 1 And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests consulted with the elders and scribes and the whole Sanhedrin. And they bound Jesus and led him away … Continue reading

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when they rise

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SHUT UP A SADDUCEE? Mark 12:18-27 18 Sadducees, who say that resurrection is not possible, came to him and questioned him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving … Continue reading

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time to trust Jesus

Mark 5:35-39 35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why still annoy the teacher?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do … Continue reading

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He brings life

Isaiah 26:16-21 16 Yahveh, in distress they have approached you; they poured out an whispering prayer, feeling your discipline upon them. 17 Like a pregnant woman at the time of giving birth, she writhes; she cries in her labor pains. … Continue reading

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thrown away from your grave

Isaiah 14:16-21 16 Those who see you will gawk at you, they will gaze closely at you: ‘this is the man who made the land tremble, who caused kingdoms to shake, 17 who made a world like the desert and … Continue reading

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resurrection reconciliation

Romans 5:6-11 6 Because while we were still helpless, at just the right time Christ died on behalf of the ungodly. 7 (Because rarely will anyone die even on behalf of a righteous person, though someone might possibly dare to … Continue reading

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resurrection faith

Romans 4:18-25 18 Against hope Abraham believed in hope with the result that he became the father of a crowd of nations according to the pronouncement, “so will your descendants be.” 19 Without being weak in faith, he considered his … Continue reading

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protective clothing

Exodus 28:31-43 31 “You should make the robe worn with the ephod entirely of blue. 32 It should have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in … Continue reading

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the oldest alternative

Matthew 27:57-66 57 When it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea came, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. 58 He went to Pilate and requested the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given … Continue reading

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