Category Archives: Bible Study

He is with Us Along this Journey

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

Two disciples were discussing the events of the last few days including Christ’s crucifixion and reports of His resurrection as they walked to a village named Emmaus about seven miles from Jerusalem. As explained in Luke 24:13-35, they did not … Continue reading →

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The Third Day

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Explained in Luke 24:1-12 is what happened on the third day after the crucifixion of Jesus. The women took spices to the tomb but found the stone rolled away from the tomb and when they entered, they did not find … Continue reading →

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The Event And Its Extent

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 23:44-56, there is both natural and religious phenomena that accompany Jesus’ physical death. As recorded, about noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon (v. 44). The curtain of the temple was torn … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life In Paradise

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Luke 23:32-43, we get the recorded account of Jesus being crucified on the cross along with two criminals. The people and rulers watching the execution mocked Jesus saying, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself”. One … Continue reading →

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Total Attention On The Mission

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 23:13-31, both Pilate and Herod wanted to release Jesus because they found no basis for charges against Him. Pilate wanted to punish Jesus and then release Him (v. 17). But the crowd wanted Pilate to release Barabbas … Continue reading →

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