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The high point of the Jewish calendar was the Passover. It was, for the Jews, one of the holiest times of the year. However, while Jesus encouraged and prepared his disciples for the things that are to happen, the religious leaders were engaged in a very different kind of activity. This passage presents us with a very strange contradiction. On the one hand, it is almost the holiest time of the Jewish year, in which the festival of the Passover is observed, which represents salvation and life. On the other hand, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, who are responsible for being the spiritual leaders of the people in this observance, plotted to kill the Son of God.…

The Temple in Jerusalem, which was rebuilt by Herod the Great, was one of the wonders of the ancient world. People came from everywhere to marvel at its size and magnificence. Jesus spent his final week in Jerusalem, teaching in the temple. But apparently, his disciples didn’t think that he was appreciative enough of the beauty of the temple around them. The disciples were enormously proud of the temple in Jerusalem, and rightly so. It was one of the marvels of the ancient world. But Jesus was looking into the future, when, within 40 years, the temple would be destroyed by the Romans.…

The high point of the Jewish calendar was the Passover. It was, for the Jews, one of the holiest times of the year. However, while Jesus encouraged and prepared his disciples for the things that are to happen, the religious leaders were engaged in a very different kind of activity. This passage presents us with a very strange contradiction. On the one hand, it is almost the holiest time of the Jewish year, in which the festival of the Passover is observed, which represents salvation and life. On the other hand, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, who are responsible for being the spiritual leaders of the people in this observance, plotted to kill the Son of God.…

I was on a road trip a few years back. It was one of those journeys where you simply don’t have an agenda and don’t mind where you wind up. On this particular one, I came around a long sweeping ben……

The Temple in Jerusalem, which was rebuilt by Herod the Great, was one of the wonders of the ancient world. People came from everywhere to marvel at its size and magnificence. Jesus spent his final week in Jerusalem, teaching in the temple. But apparently, his disciples didn’t think that he was appreciative enough of the beauty of the temple around them. The disciples were enormously proud of the temple in Jerusalem, and rightly so. It was one of the marvels of the ancient world. But Jesus was looking into the future, when, within 40 years, the temple would be destroyed by the Romans.…

Why do churches try to manufacture the presence of God?…

(Photo: Unsplash) This is a passionate plea for churches to review our practices. Aussies can’t see God in what we’re doing at present. While culture doesn’t set our agenda, we’re off mission when we don’t represent God well. God isn’t visible. That’s why some faiths carve little images to worship....…

What If Daniel 9:27 Is About Jesus and the Cross? For years, many have assumed this prophecy points to a future Antichrist and a rebuilt temple. But what if we’ve missed the greater fulfillment? What if Daniel 9:27 is about Jesus and the Cross—the moment when the new covenant was confirmed, sacrifice ended forever, and […]…

What If Daniel 9:27 Is About Jesus and the Cross? For years, many have assumed this prophecy points to a future Antichrist and a rebuilt temple. But what if we’ve missed the greater fulfillment? What if Daniel 9:27 is about Jesus and the Cross—the moment when the new covenant was confirmed, sacrifice ended forever, and […]…

​Richard Rohr is a Franciscan Friar who is captivating a generation of spiritual seekers and progressive Christians. Recently, Jen Hatmaker had him as a guest on her podcast, and in today's episode, Marcia Montenegro and I analyze their discussion. Person 4/26/2019 03:08:47 pm I took one of their “ tests”...…