Evangelist Oswald Chambers says, “The greatest note of triumph ever sounded in the ears of a startled universe was that sounded on the Cross of Christ—’It is finished!’” Art historians consider this painting of the crucifixion one of the most influential Netherlandish paintings. It continues to be copied and updated two centuries after its completion. […]
Tag Archives: Good Friday
April
15
Good Friday
posted by laurieetta
Today is Good Friday. Christ was crucified on this day of Holy Week as reported in all four gospels. Although hard to look at, I wanted to share this depiction of this gruesome act. When I saw it, my eyes were immediately drawn to the eyes of Jesus. I whispered, “I am sorry,” and “thank […]
April
10
Thrust into the Story
posted by laurieetta
“As they led [Jesus] away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus.” -Luke 23:26 Sometimes you just want to be a bystander; someone just passing by. All you want to do is mind your own […]
April
09
Who Killed Jesus?
posted by laurieetta
If we ask the question, “Who killed Jesus?” we might get differing answers. Pontius Pilate sentenced him to death, but the religious leaders encouraged him to do so. Do we blame Caiaphas, the High Priest? Or the angry mob who yelled, “Crucify him!” One BBC article I read said that many experts believe that, more […]
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