The New Testament gives us a strange view of Jesus as He is praying for those who are driving the nails into His hands and feet and tormenting Him while He is on the cross. Luke 23:33 And when they… Read More ›
The Suffering of Jesus
He Spoke the Universe Into Existence, But He Spoke Not a Word in His Own Defense
COPYRIGHT WARNING Although the prophecies of the Old Testament describe the Messiah as God, specific predictions such as the prophecies written by Isaiah, also define Him as: pouring out His soul unto death. Possessing the power of creation and destruction, the… Read More ›
Jesus Suffered For, and Took the Sins of, Those Who Would Never Receive Him
COPYRIGHT WARNING One of the great mysteries of the universe is that it pleased the Father to bruise His Son and put Him to death for the sins of all people. Why God would allow His Only Son to suffer… Read More ›
Reconciling the Love of God and the Wrath of God
COPYRIGHT WARNING Isaiah 53:5b …The chastisement for our peace was upon Him… Colossians 1:19-20 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things… Read More ›
We Cannot See the Reality of Our Own Destitute Condition
COPYRIGHT WARNING Isaiah 53:5a But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities… What specifically, did Isaiah the prophet mean when He described our sins and the absolute necessity of the Messiah death to remove those… Read More ›
Jesus Bore All Sickness While Paying For Our Sins on the Cross
COPYRIGHT WARNING: One of the purposes of the Messiah was to bear the curse of our sickness upon His body, at the Cross, and deliver us from all sickness forever. This is widely debated amongst Bible commentators. You will find… Read More ›
Isaiah’s Description of Messiah’s Suffering: Spit Upon
COPYRIGHT WARNING Isaiah vividly predicts an event 600 years before it took place; that God would send His Son to earth only to have Him spat upon by the people He is dying for. The prophet describes the Messiah’s submission… Read More ›
Isaiah’s Description of Messiah’s Suffering: Beard Ripped Out
The Messiah Will Be Beaten In His Face And Have His Beard Pulled Out By His Revilers “I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard…” —Isaiah 50:6b New Testament Fulfillment:… Read More ›
How Much Jesus Suffered For Us
COPYRIGHT WARNING Matthew 27:26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. The purpose of the scourge was to exact a confession from the accused, before being put to death…. Read More ›
What Caused the Earth to Grow Dark at Noon During Jesus Crucifixion?
Luke 23:44-45 Now it was about the sixth hour (noon), and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened… Imagine the entire earth growing completely dark at noon and remaining in darkness… Read More ›
A Unique Love for the Atheist
COPYRIGHT WARNING There is a special affinity that Jesus has for those who do not believe in Him. He did not mock or ridicule those who refused to believe in God–He loved them. David wrote in Psalm 109:4: In return for… Read More ›
Our Trials, Suffering, and Pain, and How Jesus Overcame His Own
COPYRIGHT WARNING Life is full of trials. If you have people in your life, at some point, they will hurt or disappoint you. If you live long enough on the earth, life will frequently become hard to handle. There are… Read More ›
The Contrast Between Human Love and God’s Love
COPYRIGHT WARNING There is a stunning difference between the love that human beings express towards each other and the love which God has expressed towards us. When the New Testament was written in Greek, the word “agape” did not exist. The… Read More ›
According to Jewish Law, Jesus Should Have Been Set Free
COPYRIGHT WARNING According to the laws of Israel, many of which became the very fabric of American and International law, Jesus indictment, trials, and conviction–were unjust. In any other court of law in a civilized nation, no system of government… Read More ›
A Sinister Plan to Destroy the Messiah
COPYRIGHT WARNING In order to properly understand the plan and purpose of God in our salvation, we must remember the source of all hatred towards His Messiah. Throughout the Old Testament satan has sought to destroy or corrupt the line of descendants—from… Read More ›
Are Some Sinners Worse Than Others?
What do you think? Are homosexuals, or lesbians worse sinners than the liar? No. Sin is an equal opportunity employer. Once you join, you are simply a “sinner” who has missed the mark of perfection that God requires. All sin… Read More ›
Jesus Understands Your Heart
COPYRIGHT WARNING When Jesus came into the world, He did so to convey to us the truth that God not only cares for our life–He is actively involved in seeking to change it for the better. Jesus allowed evil men… Read More ›
Jesus Controlled All of the Final Events of His Life
COPYRIGHT WARNING During the final moments of a person’s life, there is little that he can do to control the events that will take place. Some might say that Jesus was controlling the events surrounding Him as He planned His… Read More ›
The Crucifixion of Jesus
COPYRIGHT WARNING The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is amongst the most substantially documented events in the history of the world. There is more evidence for Jesus death in Israel, during the time depicted by the New Testament, than perhaps any… Read More ›
The Six Illegal Trials of Jesus
According to Prophecy 309, Jesus was killed on April 14, 32 A.D., at 3:00 in the afternoon. There were six trials that were conducted the night before Jesus was crucified. All of these proceedings were illegal, based on the rule… Read More ›