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Are we living in the Last Days?

We cannot say for sure when Jesus will return: But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. Matthew 24:36 But when you read passages like 2 Timothy 3:1-5 it does feel like we are living in the “Last Days” before Jesus […]

How many times did Jesus cry?

I think there are two occasions when it is specifically recorded that Jesus wept: Luke 19:41, weeping for Jerusalem; and John 11:35, weeping for Lazarus. Also see: In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and […]

What foods did Jesus eat?

It is specifically stated that Jesus ate bread (Matt 26:26), fish (Luke 24:42), and wine (Luke 7:34). On one occasion it is recorded that he intended to eat figs (Mark 11:13). It is also reasonable to assume that Jesus ate the Passover lamb, as well as the other foods usual for the times, such as […]

How many people witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus?

Hundreds of people witnessed each of these events. Witnesses of the crucifixion of Jesus Chief priests, scribes and elders (Matthew 27:41) Centurion and Roman soldiers (Matthew 27:54) Simon of Cyrene (Mark 15:21) Two criminals crucified with Jesus (Luke 23:33) Crowds of bystanders (Matthew 27:37; Luke 23:48; John 19:20) Many women including Mary Magdalene, Mary the […]

Will Jesus return on 21 May 2011?

When Jesus left us and went to heaven, the disciples were given a prophecy: This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven. (Acts  1:11) Since then, Christians have waited, sometimes impatiently, for Jesus’ return. And because the Bible is full […]

What are the signs of the return of Jesus Christ?

Jesus referred to many signs of his return in the Olivet prophecy, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. The unmistakable signs are given in Matthew 24:29-30, “The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens […]

Who carried the cross — Jesus or Simon of Cyrene?

In John 19:17, Jesus is described as carrying his own cross, but in the other gospels we are told that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus (Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26). It was customary in Roman crucifixions for the prisoner to carry his own cross. Most likely, he had to carry only […]