Yep, I always wondered about where that adjective 'GOOD' came from. But as you say, what occurred that day was oh-so-very-good for all of us who have tasted of His grace and mercy in our lives.
Thanks James - I love how you take truths that are thousand of years old and sprinkle them with a humourous dose of modern life - "more evidence for Jesus than ... a Liberal Party Immigration Policy" LOL!
Following on from Murray J. Allatt's post earlier may I add that many of us Christians have never been taught the truth about how, in 325AD, at the Council of Nicea, the Catholic Church changed the name and date of Jesus's crucifixion from Passover to Easter, and the reasons why they did it. If any of your readers would like to be informed they can access a website called Christian Restoration Ireland and click on to a heading 'Studies.'
There you will see an article headed 'Is Jesus our "easter" Lamb or Passover Lamb?"
The author of the article, and many others, was Ken Symington, now deceased, who loved the Lord with all his heart and who had a world wide teaching ministry.
To the many Jewish folk who follow you James, I wish them Happy Passover.
Not to detract from your Easter Message my friend, I hope that our Hebrew followers, will do some personal research through the Torah and rekindle the details of the Messiah.
How he was to be born, (by a virgin), Isaiah 7:14;
How he will be a descendant of King David’s royal line, Isaiah 9;
Where he was to be born, (Bethlehem Ephrathah), Micah 5 :2, Isaiah 7;
How he was to enter into Jerusalem (on a donkey), Zechariah 9: 9;
and how he was to be cut off in the middle of his ministry. Daniel 9: 25.
Daniel goes to great description and shows the number of days from the decree of Cyrus, to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, to when Messiah would be cut off, and the manner of his death, by crucifixion, which was not known in the century of the Prophet.
I challenge them to read for themselves Isaiah 53, Psalm 22 and of course Daniel the whole book. We live in exciting times, and Daniel has some unfulfilled prophesies being seen today in the Middle East.
During Passover, remember the circumstances of the Hebrews escape from bondage in Egypt. It required a sacrificial lambs blood shed and daubed over the entrance to their homes. The angel of death “passed over” their homes and they were saved.
For the blood sprinkled over the altar was for the atonement of the sins of
G-D’s people. Leviticus 17: 11.
Thus the Passover for the Jews, is a symbol of what the Christians believe was made by their Sacrificial Lamb, Yeshua Messiah, who on the first day of the week after Shabbat, represents the First Fruit in that Feast. He was the first one who rose from the dead and sits beside His Father in Heaven.
We are awaiting his Second Coming as the long anticipated Messiah of the Jews!
Before the last census I saw a poster reminding people to put "Christian" in the religion box rather than agnostic, Jedi or anything else even if you weren't a churchgoer. The numbers taken at a census determine planning for the future and if Islam is the dominant religion (which it can be with their large numbers of children), this could mean more mosques being built instead of churches. It has happened in the UK where some counties are now under Sharia law!
The only way to make sense of this crazy mixed up world is that there is a God, who really created the world as he said, who promised a kindred redeemer (himself), who actually came and did what we deserved... Died for our rebellion.
Thank you sweet Jesus.
Come Lord Jesus!
As we say, "Christ is risen!"
"He is risen indeed!"
Bless you James. We need more of your balanced sense of humour and depth of insight into this world's problems.
Your writing reminds me of an old sermon by Dr Tony Campolo, from the 1970's. "It's Friday - but Sunday's a Comin!" It's worth looking it up on You Tube. A great sermon to watch!
And for evidence of the resurrection, you can't do better than "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel.
What a marvelous and inspirational piece to wake up to this morning. Thank you Sir. I take the opportunity to wish you and you yours, and to all my fellow readers, a most Blessed Easter.
Yep, I always wondered about where that adjective 'GOOD' came from. But as you say, what occurred that day was oh-so-very-good for all of us who have tasted of His grace and mercy in our lives.
‘A Case For Christ’ written by Lee Strobel is a well thought out and scientifically structured book on the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Lee was a fence sitter until the end of his search. Then he was compelled to believe.
Thanks James - I love how you take truths that are thousand of years old and sprinkle them with a humourous dose of modern life - "more evidence for Jesus than ... a Liberal Party Immigration Policy" LOL!
There's a terrific song by Chumbawamba that goes perfectly with this post. Bound to have you tapping your toes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5uWRjFsGc
Please explain.
You listened to the song?
Dear James.
Following on from Murray J. Allatt's post earlier may I add that many of us Christians have never been taught the truth about how, in 325AD, at the Council of Nicea, the Catholic Church changed the name and date of Jesus's crucifixion from Passover to Easter, and the reasons why they did it. If any of your readers would like to be informed they can access a website called Christian Restoration Ireland and click on to a heading 'Studies.'
There you will see an article headed 'Is Jesus our "easter" Lamb or Passover Lamb?"
The author of the article, and many others, was Ken Symington, now deceased, who loved the Lord with all his heart and who had a world wide teaching ministry.
To the many Jewish folk who follow you James, I wish them Happy Passover.
Not to detract from your Easter Message my friend, I hope that our Hebrew followers, will do some personal research through the Torah and rekindle the details of the Messiah.
How he was to be born, (by a virgin), Isaiah 7:14;
How he will be a descendant of King David’s royal line, Isaiah 9;
Where he was to be born, (Bethlehem Ephrathah), Micah 5 :2, Isaiah 7;
How he was to enter into Jerusalem (on a donkey), Zechariah 9: 9;
and how he was to be cut off in the middle of his ministry. Daniel 9: 25.
Daniel goes to great description and shows the number of days from the decree of Cyrus, to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, to when Messiah would be cut off, and the manner of his death, by crucifixion, which was not known in the century of the Prophet.
I challenge them to read for themselves Isaiah 53, Psalm 22 and of course Daniel the whole book. We live in exciting times, and Daniel has some unfulfilled prophesies being seen today in the Middle East.
During Passover, remember the circumstances of the Hebrews escape from bondage in Egypt. It required a sacrificial lambs blood shed and daubed over the entrance to their homes. The angel of death “passed over” their homes and they were saved.
For the blood sprinkled over the altar was for the atonement of the sins of
G-D’s people. Leviticus 17: 11.
Thus the Passover for the Jews, is a symbol of what the Christians believe was made by their Sacrificial Lamb, Yeshua Messiah, who on the first day of the week after Shabbat, represents the First Fruit in that Feast. He was the first one who rose from the dead and sits beside His Father in Heaven.
We are awaiting his Second Coming as the long anticipated Messiah of the Jews!
Shalom.
I love that - well said Your Honour! 🙏
Happy Easter James. To everyone else, happy Easter or Passover.
Before the last census I saw a poster reminding people to put "Christian" in the religion box rather than agnostic, Jedi or anything else even if you weren't a churchgoer. The numbers taken at a census determine planning for the future and if Islam is the dominant religion (which it can be with their large numbers of children), this could mean more mosques being built instead of churches. It has happened in the UK where some counties are now under Sharia law!
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The only way to make sense of this crazy mixed up world is that there is a God, who really created the world as he said, who promised a kindred redeemer (himself), who actually came and did what we deserved... Died for our rebellion.
Thank you sweet Jesus.
Come Lord Jesus!
As we say, "Christ is risen!"
"He is risen indeed!"
Bless you James. We need more of your balanced sense of humour and depth of insight into this world's problems.
A ripper of an article; sermon, or good news James
Thank you, James. How true!
Your writing reminds me of an old sermon by Dr Tony Campolo, from the 1970's. "It's Friday - but Sunday's a Comin!" It's worth looking it up on You Tube. A great sermon to watch!
And for evidence of the resurrection, you can't do better than "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel.
Thanks James. Slowly, steadily pulling it all together nicely. Well done. Keep it up.
Wonderful news of encouragement, penned by someone else somewhere else -
"IT'S FRIDAY - BUT SUNDAY'S COMING!"
HALLELUJAH!!!
Yes! I just made the comment - Dr Tony Campolo. Look up his sermon on you tube, by the same name "It's Friday, but Sunday's a'Comin!"
What a marvelous and inspirational piece to wake up to this morning. Thank you Sir. I take the opportunity to wish you and you yours, and to all my fellow readers, a most Blessed Easter.
Happy Easter James et al.