III D. Jacob 1.2.3.

Cave of the Patriachs

III C. Isaac 4.

April 26, 2026

III C. Isaac 1.b.c.2.3.

 

The Bible - Abraham Offers Isaac

 

Modern Day Moriah

 

Mt and Rivers

 

III C. Isaac 1.a.

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The Bible - Abraham and Ishmael

III B. Abram 7

April 3, 2026 - Crucifixion Day

Jesus’ reason for leaving Heaven was for this day and for this purpose.  It was for this moment in history when He would stand before religious and civil courts to be sentenced to death. He was accused of blasphemy by the High Priest and according to Leviticus 24:16, whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall certainly stone him, the stranger as well as him who is born in the land. When he blasphemes the name of the Lord, he shall be put to death should be stoned.   However, because of Roman rule that sentence would be carried out by crucifixion.  The Passover Feast was to be celebrated on this night and preparations were taking place.  One unique event for Passover was Rome’s releasing of a prisoner. Death would pass over one man. 

Appearing before the High Priest and the Roman Governor, Jesus was questioned, slapped, stripped naked, spit upon, insulted, and humiliated.  Then the Roman Governor, Pilate asked,  “Is Jesus, Your King, the one that you would have me release?”  They shouted their answer, “CRUCIFY HIM!”  Give us Barabas.  Barabas, a murderer, robber, and insurrectionist was set free and our Savior was crucified. 

The day when darkness covered the earth and The Son was separated from The Father, when Jesus suffered, bled, and died, we call Good Friday.  

How is that possible? 

Because it was GOOD for Barabas, the sinner, who walked away free.  No longer guilty as charged.  It was GOOD because he was no longer in bondage facing death.  GOOD because Jesus died instead of Him. 

Today is GOOD FRIDAY and I am Barabas!

April 2, 2026 - Maundy Thursday

Also known as Maundy Thursday, the day before the Crucifixion, Jesus ate with His disciples and prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane.  

After directing His followers to the room that was prepared for the Passover, He met with them and had His last meal.  Not just any meal, His Last Supper.  Here He established the Eucharist or Communion.  He taught them that when they ate the bread and drank the wine they should remember Him. Following the meal, He humbled Himself and washed their feet.  

When Jesus finished doing these things, He commanded them to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.  John 15:8-17 Jesus told the disciples to glorifiy the Father by bearing fruit and abiding in His love. And in verse 12 He commanded them that they should LOVE ONE ANOTHER as He loved them.  This was His final command.  He not only commanded us to LOVE, He demonstrated it.

Greater love hath no man that this. that a man lay down His life for His friends.

April 1, 2026 - Sly Wednesday

 Today is the day it gets real.  So much so that it is often called “Spy Wednesday.”  Today is the day that satan entered Judas and he betrayed Jesus. 

Judas was a chosen follower. Hand-picked and given a front row seat to Jesus’ teachings and miracles. He saw the way Jesus loved and cared for the sick and hurting. He witnessed Jesus’ rebuke and pronouncement of eight woes over the Pharisees.  Judas knew Jesus!

So why would Judas betray Jesus?  Because the enemy used him to hand Jesus over to the High Priest.  Judas suggested it, asked for payment, and looked for the opportunity.  Satan used Judas. But, when the plan was carried out and Jesus was condemned, Judas felt deep remorse. However, remorse is not repentance.

Judas could have turned to Jesus. Confessed. Sought forgiveness.  But, satan’s darkest plan is to accuse us. Convince us that it’s hopeless and there’s no going back. He wants us to give up and walk in shame. 

BUT, Jesus offers forgiveness. There’s no sin so deep that He cannot save us.  He wants to deliver us not only from our sin but also the shame.  We don’t have to live in the guilt and burden of it. And, we certainly don’t have to live under satan’s accusations. 

Judas could not bear the burden of his sin and neither do we!