Examining the calendar Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net If “3 days and 3 nights” means 72 hours, then what does “today is the 3rd day” mean? In previous articles, we’ve seen how Christians should not keep Palm Sunday because it is based upon 2 lies. The 1st…
28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone…
Bunnies and eggs reflect the real Easter after all. “Domestic rabbit [with brush in mouth] and 3 easter eggs from Germany” Photo by Gerbil under CCA-SA What do eggs and rabbits have to do with the Resurrection, anyhow? Why do non-Christians observe Easter? 28 Observe and hear all these words…
“Kennicott Bible, folio 305r – Jonah being swallowed by the fish.” Did Jesus, the Son of the living God, tell the truth? That may sound like a silly question, but I’m being serious! Did He mean what He said, or are we going to believe something else entirely? That is…
Today is commonly referred to as “Maundy Thursday” or “Holy Thursday”, the day before “Good Friday”. According to tradition, Jesus held the “Lord’s Suppler” on Maundy Thursday and was crucified on Friday and resurrected on Sunday morning. However, is this true? Should Christians seek out the truth and reject all…
Does the truth matter to God? Palm Sunday in front of church in Monrovia Photo by prayitno, used under CCA generic license 5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to…
Many participate in Ash Wednesday, even an increasing number of Protestants, but the real question is: What does God think of it? [Updated: 5 March 2013] A forehead with ashes smeared on in the shape of the cross Photo by The Cleveland Kid, under CCA-SA license Ash Wednesday is the…
It is during times of the year such as this that my mind wanders to the phrase “What would Jesus do?” Yet, it is merely a slogan for most. Like a magical charm, people will wear “WWJD” on bracelets, but they never seem to make the transition to actually doing…
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a 40 day (46 minus the Sundays) period of reflection and self-denial that precedes Easter Sunday. Should a real Christian participate in such a celebration? It’s a bit of an odd thing that Ash Wednesday is usually thought of as a Catholic…
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. ~ Mt 24:24 UCG has posted a new commentary entitled, “Which Jesus Does Easter Celebrate?” That is a pertinent question. Is the…