Category: Spring
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THE STORY OF THE EMPTY TOMB
THE STORY OF THE EMPTY TOMB After Jesus was taken before the high-priest where he was ridiculed and the people spat upon him, he was taken before the Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate, who ruled over Judea. He heard their complaints, but did not find any cause for putting him to death. But at last he…
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THE STORY OF THE BETRAYAL
THE STORY OF THE BETRAYAL At the foot of the Mount of Olives, near the path over the hill toward Bethany, there was an orchard of olive trees, called “The Garden of Gethsemane.” The word “Gethsemane” means “oil press.” Jesus often went to this place with his disciples, because of its quiet shade. At this…
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Great Stories for Little Americans: The Story of a Wise Woman
You have read how Thomas Smith first raised rice in Carolina. After his death, there lived in South Carolina a wise young woman. She showed the people how to raise another plant. Her name was Eliza Lucas. The father of Miss Lucas did not live in Carolina. He was governor of one of the islands…
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The Resurrection of Jesus: An Unbroken Promise
Jesus resurrected after three days in the grave, witnessed by many, fulfilling God’s plan and prophecies made about Him.
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Major Events of Holy Week in 30 A.D.
Major Events of Holy Week in 30 A.D. Holy Week stands at the very center of the Christian story. It is the week when Jesus, fully aware of His mission and the cost of redeeming humanity, walked with purpose toward the cross and the empty tomb. In 30 A.D., these days unfolded with a rhythm…
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Christ’s Life After Resurrection: Key Events
The Resurrection The Empty Tomb Appearances Of Jesus After His Resurrection The Forty Days Before His Ascension (Acts 1:2-8) The Ascension Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold,…
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The Joy of Resurrection: Jesus is Alive
Jesus is alive, bringing joy and ending sorrow; the stone was rolled away, and death could not stop him.
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Easter Victory: Embracing Jesus’ Resurrection
When I think about Easter Sunday many scriptures come to mind. Those scriptures are 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, I Corinthians 15:54-57, I Peter 2:24, John 3:16, and John 20:12-16. All of these scriptures have special meaning to me. The New Covenant was created by the death of Jesus. The elements of the Lord’s supper are only…