by billyzh | Apr 16, 2012 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
The words of the angels at the tomb the day Jesus rose from the grave don’t often come to mind. But then again, that’s because they don’t mean much to us. It went like this, “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who...
by billyzh | Apr 13, 2012 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
If you are new to this blog, “welcome!” We have been following the last week of Jesus on earth, His death and resurrection, and now, we are revisiting the 40 days he stayed on earth after He rose from the grave. It’s a topic you don’t hear much...
by billyzh | Apr 9, 2012 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
Many of us were raised thinking that once Jesus rose from the grave, he suddenly drifted up into heaven and was never heard from again. But actually, Scripture tells a different Story. In the book of Acts, we see that He actually stayed around for 40 more days!...
by billyzh | Apr 8, 2012 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed. Such is the call and response that is very familiar to those in the church world. One person will say, “He is Risen,” to which the other will reply, “He is Risen Indeed.” Many of you will enjoy this exchange...
by billyzh | Apr 7, 2012 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
The Tomb. That’s where Christ was on this day. And it was deathly silent. Saturday was the Jewish Sabbath. So no work would be done on this day. It was a sacred time set apart for contemplation and complete rest for God’s chosen people. That is why there...
by billyzh | Apr 6, 2012 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK, Uncategorized
If you have seen the amazing movie by Mel Gibson The Passion of the Christ, you know that calling the day Jesus was crucified “good” seems a bit strange. But the fact is, if you know the story, it does have a happy ending. Because this day is so dark and...
