The Trials of Jesus Trial Scripture Judge Decision Religious Jewish Trials First Jn. 18:12–14 Annas Go – signal given to liquidate Jesus Second Mt. 26:57–68 Caiaphas Death sentence, charge of blasphemy Third Mt. 27:1–2 Sanhedrin Death sentence made legal Civil Roman Trials Fourth Jn. 18:28–38 Pilate Not guilty Fifth Lk. 23:6–12 Herod Not guilty Sixth … Continue reading “Jesus, trials of”
Jesus, Son of Man
Resource • I. H. Marshall, Jesus the Savior, IVP, 1990, pp. 73ff
Jesus Christ
Who Is Jesus Christ? Background Jesus has been acclaimed as the greatest religious leader who ever lived, as being the most influential person to have lived on our planet, and as being unique to the degree that no one can be compared to Him. But considering Jesus Christ merely on the basis of an exemplary … Continue reading “Jesus Christ”
Jelly Beans
Jelly-Bean Colors Jelly beans have been in the spotlight with the news that they are a favorite candy of President Reagan. Dr. Elizabeth Bard has revealed to the American Psychological Association the results of a survey which indicate that your choice in jelly beans may reveal fundamental traits, especially if one’s choice of color has … Continue reading “Jelly Beans”
Jealousy
Feathers There is a fable of an eagle which could outfly another, and the other didn’t like it. The latter saw a sportsman one day, and said to him: “I wish you would bring down that eagle.” The sportsman replied that he would if he only had some feathers to put into the arrow. So … Continue reading “Jealousy”
January
Saying January is the month when we start paying on December bills and on November election results. James Holt McGavran in Ideas for Better Living
Jacob
Resource • Paul Harvey, The Rest of the Story, p. 84 He’s The Kind of Guy Two men were discussing the character of a third. “Let me describe him this way,” said the first. “He’s the kind of guy who follows you into a revolving door and comes out ahead of you.” Bits and Pieces, … Continue reading “Jacob”
Isolation
Aloneness With one in four young people now indicating that they have never had a meaningful conversation with their father, is it any wonder that 76 percent of the 1,200 teens surveyed in USA Today actually want their parents to spend more time with them? Andree Alieon Brooks, a New York Times journalist, in her … Continue reading “Isolation”
Isms
Meaning of 1. Humanism says, “Isn’t man wonderful!” 2. Hedonism says, “Isn’t sin wonderful!” 3. Materialism says, “Isn’t money wonderful!” 4. Relativism says, “If it’s wonderful for you, that’s wonderful!” 5. Pragmatism says, “If it works, it’s wonderful!” 6. Universalism says, “There are no differences.” 7. Ecumenicism says, “Overlook the differences.” 8. Syncretism says, “Mix … Continue reading “Isms”
Islam
SAT Test If you think the SAT tests are tough, don’t bother applying to the University of Al Azhar in Cairo, Egypt. Though the ancient school has been graduating students for more than a thousand years, the qualifying exam is far more challenging than any devised by the Educational Testing Service. Each year, every incoming … Continue reading “Islam”