Obituary of Jesus of Nazarath
Jesus of Nazareth, age 33, alleged by some to be the Son of God, died Friday on Mount Calvary, just outside of Jerusalem. Following an informal trial by Jewish leaders, He was presented to Governor Pilate for official pronouncement of guilt and sentencing. Following lengthy deliberation in front of a hostile crowd, Pilate grudgingly bound Jesus over for execution by means of crucifixion.
Prior to reaching Golgotha Jesus was subjected to verbal and physical abuse, yet never resisted or threatened His tormentors. Nor did he protest while His hands and feet were nailed to the cross. Despite intense agony, this unique Man surprisingly asked God to forgive His accusers and persecutors.
He lasted six hours, remarkable considering His depleted physical condition. However, He eventually succumbed to heart failure, induced by severe physical trauma, loss of blood, asphyxiation and shock.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea. He was the supposed* son of Joseph - a carpenter from Nazareth, and Mary. (*He claimed that God was His Father.) He is survived by His mother, several brothers and sisters, and a small number of disciples.
During the last 3 years of his life, Jesus was an itinerant preacher, promoting His Kingdom and salvation for its citizens. He purportedly healed thousands of people. Some allege that He also calmed storms, walked on water and raised numerous people from the dead.
Following His death, Jesus was buried in a grave donated by Joseph of Arimathea. Due to Jesus’ prior claims that He would rise from His grave, Jewish leaders took pains to make His grave secure. A huge stone with a Roman seal blocked the entrance, and soldiers guarded the area.
UPDATE - The third day following Jesus’ death, His tomb was found EMPTY. Although various rumors abound, no reasonable explanation has been established, except for Jesus' claim that He would rise from the grave. His disciples insist that they have seen Him alive, and that He will return to take His followers to heaven. The evidence is sufficiently compelling that millions of people living today believe that Jesus STILL LIVES and will COME AGAIN.
“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner..." (Acts 1:11)
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
Jesus of Nazareth, age 33, alleged by some to be the Son of God, died Friday on Mount Calvary, just outside of Jerusalem. Following an informal trial by Jewish leaders, He was presented to Governor Pilate for official pronouncement of guilt and sentencing. Following lengthy deliberation in front of a hostile crowd, Pilate grudgingly bound Jesus over for execution by means of crucifixion.
Prior to reaching Golgotha Jesus was subjected to verbal and physical abuse, yet never resisted or threatened His tormentors. Nor did he protest while His hands and feet were nailed to the cross. Despite intense agony, this unique Man surprisingly asked God to forgive His accusers and persecutors.
He lasted six hours, remarkable considering His depleted physical condition. However, He eventually succumbed to heart failure, induced by severe physical trauma, loss of blood, asphyxiation and shock.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea. He was the supposed* son of Joseph - a carpenter from Nazareth, and Mary. (*He claimed that God was His Father.) He is survived by His mother, several brothers and sisters, and a small number of disciples.
During the last 3 years of his life, Jesus was an itinerant preacher, promoting His Kingdom and salvation for its citizens. He purportedly healed thousands of people. Some allege that He also calmed storms, walked on water and raised numerous people from the dead.
Following His death, Jesus was buried in a grave donated by Joseph of Arimathea. Due to Jesus’ prior claims that He would rise from His grave, Jewish leaders took pains to make His grave secure. A huge stone with a Roman seal blocked the entrance, and soldiers guarded the area.
UPDATE - The third day following Jesus’ death, His tomb was found EMPTY. Although various rumors abound, no reasonable explanation has been established, except for Jesus' claim that He would rise from the grave. His disciples insist that they have seen Him alive, and that He will return to take His followers to heaven. The evidence is sufficiently compelling that millions of people living today believe that Jesus STILL LIVES and will COME AGAIN.
“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner..." (Acts 1:11)
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
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