The Centurion At The Cross Of Jesus

Centurion At The Cross

The daily routine for some of the Roman soldiers included crucifying those sentenced to death. A centurion would oversee the soldiers hang a criminal on a cross and then raise it up. These soldiers completed their task by securing the cross in the ground. At that point, they waited until the person hanging above them … Read more

Jesus’ Resurrection, The Most Important Event Of Christianity

Jesus' Resurrection

Resurrection Sunday, or Easter, is the climax of Holy Week. Jesus’ resurrection is the most important event of Christianity. The very foundation of ALL Christian doctrine hinges on the truth of this event. Several women (Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Salome, and Mary the mother of James) had prepared the burial spices the day before. Then went … Read more

The Ultimate Sacrifice For Sinful man

The Ultimate Sacrifice

We can be extremely thankful that Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of man. The burnt offerings instituted by God in the Old Testament were quite a to-do. Each animal offered, had to meet the Lord’s expectations. They needed to choose specific animals, properly kill them, then place and burn them correctly on … Read more

Is The Grain Offering Relevant for Us Today?

Grain Offering

The New Covenant no longer requires a grain offering or an animal sacrifice as mandated in the Old Covenant. Because of what Jesus accomplished they each have a significant spiritual relevance for us. In Leviticus 2 we find instructions on how the Lord expected the administration of the grain offering. It began with the flour. … Read more