Mark 6: 1 – 6 A prophet without honour

Mark 6: 1 – 6 A prophet without honour Jesus left there and went to his home town, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. ‘Where did this man get these things?’ they asked. ‘What’s this wisdom that has beenContinue reading “Mark 6: 1 – 6 A prophet without honour”

Acts 22: 30 and 23: 1 – 11 Paul before the Sanhedrin

Acts 22: 30 and 23: 1 – 11 Paul before the Sanhedrin The commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews. So the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the members of the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and set himContinue reading “Acts 22: 30 and 23: 1 – 11 Paul before the Sanhedrin”

Luke 23: 44 – 56 The death of Jesus and the burial of Jesus

Luke 23: 44 – 56 The death of Jesus and the burial of Jesus It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, intoContinue reading “Luke 23: 44 – 56 The death of Jesus and the burial of Jesus”

Luke 23: 32 – 43 The crucifixion of Jesus

Luke 23: 32 – 43 The crucifixion of Jesus Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them,Continue reading “Luke 23: 32 – 43 The crucifixion of Jesus”

John 13: 18 – 30 Jesus predicts his betrayal

John 13: 18 – 30 Jesus predicts his betrayal ‘I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfil this passage of scripture: “He who shared my bread has turned against me.” I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happenContinue reading “John 13: 18 – 30 Jesus predicts his betrayal”