"He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth." Isaiah 53:7. This is another quote from the prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament, and it was written more than 600 years before Jesus... Continue Reading →
BOOK EXCERPT-Jesus’ Crown of Thorns
"'The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head.' John 19:2. No one knows what plant the Romans used to make the crown of thorns. It might have been Ziziphusspina-christi, the Christ's thorn jujube. This small and spiny evergreen tree commonly grew in the area, making it easy to find. The Bible verse... Continue Reading →
Jesus, Mighty God and Prince of Peace
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.” Isaiah 9:6-7. Isaiah prophesied more than 600 years before Jesus was born. Who is called Mighty God? Jesus told us... Continue Reading →
Was Belshazzar in the Book of Daniel a real person?
Who was King Belshazzar and did he exist? The Bible says that he was King of the Babylonian Empire. He famously saw a hand write words on a wall: "King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them…Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of... Continue Reading →
The Old Testament foretells Jesus’ speaking in parables
In the Book of Psalms, we read: "My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old- things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us." Psalm 78:103. This Psalm is 'a maskil... Continue Reading →
Prophecy fulfilled- Jesus pierced with a spear
A Roman soldier pierced Jesus with a spear while He was on the cross to ensure that he was dead: "…one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water." John 19:34. The prophet Zechariah foretold this more than 480 years before Jesus was born: "And I will pour out on the house of... Continue Reading →
Statistically Significant: The Science of Jesus as the Son of God 