Tag: Judas
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Armageddon
Only one more chapter until Jesus claims all authority in heaven and on the earth. Matthew is writing about how the kingdom of heaven came. We saw Jesus claim that from this moment on, the people would see Him at the right hand of Power and coming in the clouds. Peter denied Him, fulfilling prophecy…
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Encouragement for Those Who Have Been Betrayed
Betrayal comes in many forms on this earth. Betrayal can come even from people with good intentions. You’ve heard the old adage, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” Betrayal hurts. People we feel should support us shoot us down or stab us in the back. Unfortunately, betrayal is still a part of…
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Gethsemane
After having the Passover meal and clarifying the true meaning of the cup, Jesus goes with His disciples to Gethsemane. Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of…
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All Eyes on Me
After He predicted the destruction of the Temple, Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven as a kingdom that the master had left in the charge of his servants during his absence. Jesus then began to prepare His disciples for His own absence and the establishment of His kingdom, which is at hand during Jesus’s…
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Holy Week Timeline: According to Matthew’s Gospel
Holy Week at a Glance Sunday (21:1-17) Triumphal Entry Into JerusalemCleansing of the TempleJesus and His disciples spent the night in Bethany. Start in 28:1 (Sunday) and trace the days of the week back.28:17 Monday (21:18-23:39) Jesus curses a fig tree.Jesus’s authority is questioned.Jesus tells parables and answers accusations.Jesus exposes the religious leaders in Jerusalem…