Religion
Message of the empty tomb
By Submitted Article on April 11th, 2020
Lifted up Last of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl The psalms came true for Christ: “You will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay” (Ps. 16:10). “He redeems my life from the pit” (Ps. 103:4). He was lifted up from the tomb. His old body changed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming to the Saviour
By Submitted Article on April 4th, 2020
Lifted up Third of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to myself” (John 12:32). John adds that by these words Jesus showed what kind of death he would suffer. Jesus spoke about drawing all believers to himself shortly after the visit of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I am the Good Shepherd’
By Submitted Article on March 28th, 2020
Lifted up Second of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl In the main Greek traditions of the New Testament – Byzantine and Alexandrian – Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, you will know that I am,” not “I am He.” The “He” is added by some translations, pointing to Messiah. God ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation and exaltation
By Submitted Article on March 21st, 2020
Lifted up First of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl In John’s gospel, Jesus said on three occasions that he would be lifted up (John 3:14, 8:28, 12:32). From the context, it is clear that he referred to the crucifixion, but there may be more to it. While explaining to Nicodemus that Father, Son and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends and enemies
By Submitted Article on March 7th, 2020
Sheep and shepherds Second of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl When farmers send sheep by train or truck to abattoirs, it is not easy to get the animals from the vehicles to the holding pens. Farmers who have both goats and sheep conveyed a secret to them: use Judas-goats. Apparently, goats are smarter than ... Read More »
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