The FaithOfJesus2 Daily Devotional
Focus:
kjv@Revelation:14:12
( FaithOfJesus thread begun by rRandyP )
Today's Verse:
kjv@Matthew:27:57 kjv@Matthew:27:58 kjv@Matthew:27:59 kjv@Matthew:27:60 kjv@Matthew:27:61 kjv@Matthew:19:23 rich man in heaven? This man will be! The impression that Joseph's fear lead him to silence implying passive consent to what was done upon Jesus cannot be readily interpreted. He may have known or had a sense that it was his role to get Jesus as far as his tomb with dignity and civic peace. He knew that he was vastly out numbered and how does one stand against the tide such as it was? If one accepts that Jesus must die for one's sins then the discernment of what can and can't be done falls into place. His obligation at that point would be to stay central and in a trust-able position to all parties involved. It is hard to imagine what this grave sight would have become to the nation had Jesus not risen. Even now it (or a representation of it) is a revered site of pilgrimage for believers, but it would of become a site of political blame and controversy. Other messianic figures had come and gone to forgotten graves; because of what Jesus was able to do miraculously in so short time it is likely that His memory would have become very cankerous to this nation already on the verge of collapse. For all the relief of the Sanhedrin and Roman governor, there has to be the premonition that this act would be trouble for them for considerable time to come. Yes Jesus is done away with, but still there are His many followers. Some followers are tame, some followers will settle back into a normal frame of mind, some have wild political notions and aspirations, some are not even followers but can use the events of this day as ammunition for a hundred different schemes. The disciples must be concerned of this as well as it could work against them getting the "life and teachings of Jesus" message their considering out as well. Further Resources: Comment Board:Matthew:27:57-61
Today's notes: And Begging the Body
Context:
What is man believing/doing?:
What is making man to believe/do as he is doing?:
Notes:
Key Messages:
What does this say about our present condition?
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