Category: Resurrection Series

Why did Jesus after his resurrection choose not to go and show himself to those who crucified him? Well that thought is a temptation. Because the devil while tempting him had said, “If you are the Son of God (Matthew 4:3, 6),” then do this. But Jesus turned his attention to “It is written (Matthew … Read the rest

The resurrection is a rolling away. There was a very large stone at the mouth of the tomb. The women who were the first to go to the tomb early in the morning asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb (Mark 16:3)?

They had no clue how … Read the rest

Have you ever wondered whether Jesus still loves you? I am sure doubts do come to your mind often. Now why does it come? Not because you do not know that he loves you; that you do know most certainly.

But you doubt because you failed God many times; isn’t it? After every failure you … Read the rest

Jesus said, “there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of over one sinner repents (Luke 15:10).” Yet the angels who sang at the birth of Jesus did not sing at the resurrection. I just had this thought listening to an Easter concert in Church.

It is true that the angels did not sing … Read the rest

Religious leaders requested to make the tomb of Jesus secure. Roman Governor Pilate using his political power supplied guards to do so. They even put a seal on the stone (see Matthew 27:62–66).

The stone was rolled back by an angel. Not to let Jesus out of it. But to show the women who came … Read the rest

You have got plenty to preach on Good Friday; and more on Easter Sunday. What about Holy Saturday?

The Bible records that the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee came and saw where Jesus was laid on Friday evening and went home. They prepared spices and perfumes not knowing that the empty tomb … Read the rest

A Roman soldier walked before the one to be crucified with a placard on which was written the crime for which that criminal was to die. Later that description was nailed to the cross itself (Matthew 27:37).

The inscription above Jesus read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS (John 19:19). However, the Jews … Read the rest

The sudden change the disciples saw in Jesus is recorded by Mark: “They were on their way to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid (Mark 10:32).”

Luke records that Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem and the Samaritans did not welcome him because he … Read the rest

We all need this. A very different picture of Jesus. Just for once he allows people to celebrate who he is. He rides into Jerusalem on a donkey as king (see Matthew 21:1–11).

Many interpretations have been given to this passage. But let us focus on some simple things.

He needed a donkey to ride … Read the rest