Category: Biblical Reflections

John 1:1–18 (NKJV) Many passages of the Gospels are parallel, telling the same stories from a slightly different perspective. Beginning today, the blog will examine those passages that were not included in Matthew, but were in the other three. They will be addressed in a chronological order, taking the reader from the beginning of the … Continue reading In the Beginning…the Word

Matthew 28:9–20 (NKJV) 9 And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”Matthew … Continue reading Final Instructions

Matthew 28:1–8 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 16:1–11; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1-10, 18) 28:1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from … Continue reading Power in Resurrection

Matthew 27:51–66 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 15:38–47; Luke 23:45, 47–56; John 19:38–42) 51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were … Continue reading Power in Death

Matthew 27:35–50 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 15:23–37; Luke 23:33–46; John 19:18–24, 28-30) 35 Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.”36 Sitting down, they kept watch over Him … Continue reading The Crucifixion

Matthew 27:24–34 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 15:15–22; Luke 23:24-33; John 19:1-3, 16-17) 26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. 28 And they stripped … Continue reading The Humiliation

Matthew 27:11–25 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 15:2–14; Luke 23:2–5, 17-23; John 18:29–40) 11 Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12 And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered … Continue reading Pilate Looks For Answers

Matthew 27:1–10 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66; 23:1; John 18:28, Acts 1:18-19) 27 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Matthew … Continue reading Insidious Guilt

Matthew 26:69–75 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:55–62; John 18:15–18, 25–27 ) 69 Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” 71 And when he … Continue reading Peter Denies Christ