March/April – 2015 Listen to audio The Way to Jerusalem “From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day” (Matthew 16:21). (All scripture NASB unless otherwise noted.) Ernie Kuenzli It was AD 33 as Jesus began his final journey to Jerusalem. Beginning in Galilee, he would travel 80-100 miles to Jerusalem, the Jewish […]
“Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!” (John 19:5) David Christiansen Listen to audio Behold the man! That’s what Pilate said to the Jews, and in particular to the leaders of Israel, as they petitioned Pilate to put Jesus to death. Behold the man! The chief priests and officers heard these words of Pilate. They saw Jesus before them wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns. […]
Jan/Feb 2015 In the Beginning Listen to audio Ezekiel was one of four prophets who are often referred to as “major” prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel (in contrast to the 12 “minor” prophets closing the Old Testament). Ezekiel was a priest, and therefore he was a Levite of mature years when he commenced his prophetic service that spanned more than 20 years. He was a younger contemporary of Jeremiah, and an older contemporary of Daniel. Ezekiel is famous for his prophecy of […]
Jan/Feb 2015 Four Classes-Four Groups Listen to audio The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge” (Ezekiel 18:2). George Duhaime In Ezekiel chapter 18, God delivered His message to the nation of Israel through the use of a question, a promise, and a challenge. (1) The Question “What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” (Ezekiel […]
