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The life & Death of Jesus Christ
from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:26-31) The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study What was the price Pilate paid for his part in the crucifixion of Jesus? Why was the Passover celebrated each year by the Jews? What were Jesus’ activities during the week of the Passover leading up to His death on the cross? There are three significant time markers: 9 AM, 12 PM, and 3 PM leading up to the death of Jesus; what is their significance? “Barabbas was a title; what was the real name of Barabbas, and how did it relate to Jesus’ name? In what way are each of us…
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The Unquenchable Search for Meaning
The search for meaning begins early in life, continues until death, and is an unquenchable quest for most people. King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrote the Bible book of Ecclesiastes, about the quest for the meaning of life. He experienced more than most could ever experience in his determination to find some purpose in life. At the end of his life, he realized that none of his accomplishments or riches brought satisfaction, and his final effort was to convince others not to make the same mistakes. The question in the mind of Soloman is the same that many are asking today: Is this all there is to…
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The life & Death of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:15-26)
The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study Why did Pilate choose a hardened criminal like Barabbas to be released if the crowd decided not to release Jesus? What was the message that Pilate’s wife sent him during the trial of Jesus? What does church tradition say about Claudia, Pilates wife? What was Barabbas’ real name, and how did it relate to Jesus? What are the two types of people in the world? What price did Pilate pay for his involvement in the crucifixion of Jesus? What did Jesus say to Pilate about those who turned Him over to the religious leaders? Israel committed the unpardonable sin…