Crucifixion

forgot His mission. Why did Jesus say this? He quoted the first verse of Psalm 22 verbatim. This is a messianic Psalm according to most biblical scholars. When you cross-examine (pun intended) Psalm 22 with what happened to Jesus in the gospels' crucifixion narratives, the similarities are shocking! I'll let you compare them yourself. 3: Jesus Was Called "The King Of The Jews" Plaque nailed above Jesus' head read "King Of The Jews". Recorded in Mark…

In this essay I will demonstrate how Jesus’ attitude towards his sacrifice displays whether the reader sees him as more human or more divine. In Matthew, Jesus is very reluctant to die, which is demonstrated through his actions leading to the crucifixion. The night before his arrest, Jesus goes to the garden and prays, “My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me” (26.39). Jesus knows that he must die, but he is asking his father, God, to let him…

social and mythological dimensions in giving meaning to the suffering of Christ and the unity of those who believe in the crucifixion story. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus are well known stories within the Christian tradition throughout much of western civilization; the stories are used to explain how humanity’s sin is forgiven through Christ’s suffering. The crucifixion story is an…

“Webb uses the powerful image of a vegetarian Eucharist, in which the crucifixion is interpreted as a demand to end all involuntarily sacrifice, to creatively transform the typical Christian theology that uses the language of sacrifice to justify animal killing and suffering. By “spiritualizing” sacrifice, Christians have missed…

apostles to promote his teachings, and ultimately cause his teachings to become widespread. However, one of his apostles, Judas, betrayed their leader by disclosing Jesus’ location to the Romans. Thus, Pontius Pilates ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus’ crucifixion would pave the way for his resurrection, which was the turning point of Paul the Apostle. Prior to Jesus’ resurrection, Paul had a clear aversion to the fundamentals of Christianity. He opposed Jesus’ teachings, and concluded the…

Christianity vs. Islam The religions Christianity and Islam both share many differences. With both of these religions emerging from the Middle East, they have created a great impact on this world. Like most religions, they both claim to be the one true way to God. Their differences include their view on Jesus, how the religion had originated, and also their practices. We can see their differences in their teachings and how their members apply it to their everyday lives. In both of these…

the life and teaching of Jesus Birth of Jesus The bible says Jesus was born in a small town named Bethlehem. Jesus’s mother Mary was married to a carpenter named Joseph. But Christians believe that God not Joseph was Jesus’ father. The Crucifixion Jesus’s teachings drew many followers but challenged authority of political…

Christianity Christianity is one of the Abrahamic religions that believes in one god. Christianity began with group of people that followed a great leader named Jesus and believed he was the Messiah as the Novak book stated, “…claim that Jesus was the messiah long awaited in the Jewish tradition.” (Novak pg227) Jesus and his followers lived in Jerusalem where the dominant religion was Judaism. Jesus taught his followers the massage of god to humanity by proving himself through different…

Psalms 22 is a famous psalm about the crucifixion of the Messiah. It is filled with prophetic references to the cross. This Psalm is cited on multiple occasions throughout the gospel accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion. In fact it is one of the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament, and it depicts the crucifixion of Christ in undeniable accuracy. This correlation of specific detail is one of the greatest proofs of the divine…

life-changing year for those then and now through political and social events. The crucifixion, standing above the rest, influences billions of people worldwide still today to live in the promises of Jesus Christ. As one of the most contested and discussed events in history, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a turning point that stands the test of time. Proven through both Biblical and secular historians and artifacts, the crucifixion is a monumental moment in the Christian faith as well as the…