By: Hendrik Wieland
 
Part 1:
In advance of his death, Jesus told his disciples that he would be betrayed, arrested, and crucified and that he would come back to life three days later.
That’s a strange plan! What was behind it?
Jesus was no entertainer willing to perform for others on demand; instead, he promised that his death and resurrection would prove to people (if their minds and hearts were open) that he was indeed the Messiah.
Bible scholar Wilbur Smith remarked about Jesus:
“When he said that He himself would rise again from the dead, the third day after He was crucified, He said something that only a fool would dare say, if He expected longer the devotion of any disciples—unless He was sure He was going to rise.
No founder of any world religion known to men ever dared say a thing like that.
In other words, since Jesus had clearly told his disciples that he would rise again after his death, failure to keep that promise would expose him as a fraud.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
How did Jesus die before he (if he did) rose again?
May you walk with the assurance that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from all sin; that you are redeemed because of His sacrifice; and that you're His child. Look up and rejoice; the Hope of Glory is on the way.
The King is coming. Be blessed, in Jesus' name.

Part 2:
In advance of his death, Jesus told his disciples that he would be betrayed, arrested, and crucified and that he would come back to life three days later.
That’s a strange plan! What was behind it?
Jesus was no entertainer willing to perform for others on demand; instead, he promised that his death and resurrection would prove to people (if their minds and hearts were open) that he was indeed the Messiah.
I would remarked about Jesus:
“When he said that He himself would rise again from the dead, the third day after He was crucified, He said something that only a fool would dare say, if He expected longer the devotion of any disciples—unless He was sure He was going to rise.
No founder of any world religion known to men ever dared say a thing like that.
In other words, since Jesus had clearly told his disciples that he would rise again after his death, failure to keep that promise would expose him as a fraud.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. How did Jesus die before he (if he did) rose again?
(To be continued tomorrow)
Meanwhile join me in prayer;
Father, Let Your word become so alive in their life that it would be like fire shut up in their bones;
let it become the light that guided their lives with through this dark world;
let them be the light of the world that shines Your love to others,
and let us, heavenly Father, reach this generation that they would know that God is alive and He is risen and He is seated at the right hand of the Father where he rules and reigns in truth.
Heavenly Father, I thank you that every burden in my friends life has been lifted,
every yoke has been destroyed,
every shackle has been broken because You are almighty and your word endures forever.
This we receive in faith, and this we thank you for it, in Jesus' name, and all of God's children said, “Praise the Lord.