The Book of Luke chapters 21-24

Luke 21
1And
he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
The church passing the collection basket, and the rich people made it known that they were
making their donations. (Looking so generous).
2And
he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. Here we
have a poor widow that came by and dropped in two small coins for her
donation.
3And
he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than
they all. Jesus tells the people, "this poor widow has given more than all the rest
of them." (She gave her last two coins).
4For
all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of
her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. The others only gave
a small part of their surplus money, "but this poor woman has given all she
has." (I remember back in the day when we only had a few coins to give,
and you would feel so bad that you could not give like the others). That is
how this woman felt. But, Jesus considered her the most generous and humble,
and will reward her the most in the end.
5And
as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he
said. Some of the disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of
the temple and memorial decorations on the walls. (The building looking real
good and very impressive).
6As
for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall
not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
(Mark 13). Many think this took
place in 70 AD when the Roman general (Titus), seized Jerusalem.
Not so... What Jesus was talking
about has not come to pass yet. (The wailing wall still stands). Jesus was
speaking of when He returns at the second advent. "Total destruction will
leave not one brick, or stone standing."
7And
they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign
will there be when these things shall come to pass? What signs do we look
for when all this will happen the disciples asked Him? (Matthew 24:1-8).
8And
he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name,
saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
Many will come in the end times preaching a message from God.
However,
don't believe all those who are preaching traditions of man, and
false doctrines. (Matthew 24:4-5, 24:11, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 John 4:1).
9But
when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things
must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. When you hear of
these things don't panic, they must take place first. (Matthew 24:6). It is when
all
you hear is the cry for peace, peace, peace, that will be one of the signs of
the end times. What are we hearing today?
10Then
said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against
kingdom. (Mark 13:8). "It's coming soon my friend."
In fact, it is happening as we speak.
11And
great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and
fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. We have more
earth quakes around the world today than ever before. Countless famines and
diseases. But, keep in mind... The famine of the end times is for
hearing the Word of God. (Amos 8:11). There will also be signs in the heavens
just before the true Christ returns. (Matthew 24:29-30). In the sixth trump,
Satan will be cast out of Heaven down to earth by Michael. A serious end time
sign from heaven. (Revelation 12:7-9). Do not be deceived!
12But
before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you,
delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before
kings and rulers for my name's sake. You will be delivered up if you are
one of God's disciples. (Matthew 10:16-21). But, no matter what happens, we are to stand till the end.
And
ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end
shall be saved. (Matthew 10:22). Stick with the true Christ.
Fear none of these things. (Revelation 2:10). Stay working in the field; do
not be deceived, or taken by antichrist. What did Christ say? "Those who endure
to the end will be saved." And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works
unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. (Revelation 2:26).
(Not those who think they are getting a free flight out of here).
13And
it shall turn to you for a testimony. The "Holy Spirit" will
be your testimony. (Luke 12:10-12).
14Settle
it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer.
Don't worry and think about what you will say. Again, the Holy Spirit
will speak through you. (Matthew 10:19-20, Mark 13:11).
15For
I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able
to gainsay nor resist. God will give you a mouth of wisdom through the
"Holy Spirit" that none of your opponents will be able to refute you.
All will
hear and understand you. (Even those of other dialects). It's called the Pentecostal tongue. (Acts 2:6-8).
16And
ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends;
and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. Put to death is
"delivered up to death." Death being the devil! (Hebrews 2:14). Yes, even those
closest to you will deliver you up. Your parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, and friends will
betray you. Why? Because they have been deceived, and do not know any better.
They think they are doing you a favor because they think they are right in their
beliefs, but have been led astray.
17And
ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. Hated because of
Christ and what you teach. (Stay true to Him).
18But
there shall not an hair of your head perish. "They can't harm one hair on
your head." Do you have the faith and seal of God? (Revelation 9:4).
19In
your patience possess ye your souls. Stand firm and you will win your
soul. (Let no man, or woman have control over you). You are a free agent
led by God.
20And
when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation
thereof is nigh. You can see Jerusalem surrounded by armies now. (Luke
19:43). The coming of the desolator is near. "Satan is on his way."
21Then
let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in
the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter
thereinto. It's going down now, those in Judea and Jerusalem must flee to
the hills. However, those in the country should remain there. (Matthew 24:16, Mark
13:5, Revelation 18:4).
22For
these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be
fulfilled. The days of God's vengeance and the prophetic words of
Scripture will be fulfilled. (Luke 4:18-21). "It has come to pass." This is known as the
"Gap Theory" between the
first advent and the second advent. (Isaiah 61:1-3), to proclaim the "acceptable
year of the Lord" and the day of vengeance of our God. The first advent is when
Christ came as a babe, to "heal the broken hearted," a "lamb led to the
slaughter to be crucified," for the sins of the world. (Psalms 147:3). The second
advent is when He comes as "King of Kings and Lord of Lords," to rule with an
iron rod of vengeance. (Malachi 4:1-3).
23But
woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days!
for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
Speaking of those who are spiritually deceived by Satan. "Nursing
along false teachings."
Christ left us for a while, and when He returns at the second advent; He doesn't
want to see you whoring around with the antichrist. (Hebrews 10:26-31, 1 Peter
4:17).
24And
they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all
nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of
the Gentiles be fulfilled. It will come to pass as it is written.
(Revelation 11:2).
25And
there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the
earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring.
Strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. (Take a good look).
Here on earth, the nations will be
in turmoil. (Revelation 6:12-14). Sound familiar?
26Men's
hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are
coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. People
will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth when the powers in the
heavens will be shaken. (Matthew 24:29, Mark 13:25). Satan and his fallen
angels. (Revelation 12:7-9). Remember that Satan comes first at the sixth trump
as antichrist.
27And
then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Then the true Christ comes with power and great glory at the seventh
trump. (Matthew 25:31). "All the holy angels will be with Him."
28And
when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads;
for your redemption draweth nigh. "Your salvation is near." "Christ is
our redeemer."
29And
he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees. Jesus
spoke about this parable of the end times. We need to learn
the parable of the fig tree. (Matthew 24:32-35, Mark 13:28-30).
30When
they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh
at hand. "Shoot forth," is "Proballo" Greek Strong's Concordance G4261,
push to the front, to germinate. When the fig tree begins to germinate, then you
know summer is near. (This is a period of time we need to understand).
31So
likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of
God is nigh at hand. When these things take place, you know that the
Kingdom of God is near. (Luke 12:51-57).
32Verily
I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
What generation? The generation of the fig tree. Jeremiah 24 explains
about the good and bad figs. The
generation of May 15th, 1948 established the generation of the fig tree, when
Judah became a nation.
33Heaven
and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. This heaven
and "earth age" will pass away, but the earth and the Word will
remain forever. (2 Peter 3:7-14). Read our newsletter titled "Three Earth Ages" for a better
understanding.
34And
take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with
surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon
you unawares. Don't let the ways of the world cloud your mind. "Always
be aware."
(1 Thessalonians 5:6-8).
35For
as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
A trap is set for the unexpected. "The return of the antichrist." (1
Peter 5:8).
36Watch
ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all
these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Keep alert and be a watchmen for you and your brethren. Then you can escape
these coming horrors and stand before the "Son of Man." (Luke 12:37-40).
37And
in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and
abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. Jesus taught in
the temple every day, and in the evening He returned to Bethany to spend the
night on the western slope of the Mount of Olives, above the valley of Kidron.
"One of His favorite places." The Kidron Valley
is located on the eastern edge of Jerusalem, between the Temple Mount and the
Mount of Olives. (Zechariah 14:4).
38And
all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.
The crowds gathered at the Temple early in the morning to hear Him preach
the Word.Luke 22
1Now
the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
This would be the last Passover with Christ and the disciples at this
time. The feast of unleavened bread, better known as "the last supper."
2And
the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared
the people. The chief priests and teachers of the
religious law were plotting to kill Jesus. (Matthew 21:45-46, Mark 14:1-2). This
should let you know who the bad guys really are. Lets go back a little... Who was the first murderer?
It was Cain. Who was
Cain? The son of the devil. (Read our newsletter topic titled "Sons of Cain").
You will find that it was the sons of Cain (sons of the devil), who
killed many of the prophets and plotted to kill Jesus.
3Then
entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
What happened to Judas? "He let his guard down and Satan
entered him." (John 6:70-71, John 13:2, John 13:27). Never let your guard down
when it comes to Satan. That is why we should keep the gospel armor on at all
times. What is this gospel armor? "The Word of God." (Ephesians 6:11-17).
4And
he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might
betray him unto them. Judas (now controlled by Satan), went to the head priests to
discuss the best way to deliver Christ up. (Matthew 26:14).
5And
they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. Made a
contract with Judas for thirty pieces of silver (blood money), the price of a
slave. (Matthew 26:15).
6And
he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of
the multitude. He wanted to do it real sneaky, so the
people would not know about it. (Matthew 26:16). "This way the people could not
stop him."
7Then
came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Festival of Unleavened Bread, when the Lamb is sacrificed. Remember that Christ
became our Passover. (1 Corinthians 5:7).
8And
he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
The feast before the true Passover Lamb is sacrificed. Again, this
would be the last supper.
9And
they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? Where
should the feast take place?
10And
he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man
meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he
entereth in. The man carrying the water would be Mark
Johns father. (Acts 12:12). They met at Mark Johns house many times for prayers.
11And
ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is
the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
This was all pre-arranged by God.
12And
he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
Upstairs to the large room of the house where it is already set
up for the meal.
13And
they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
They went to the city and found everything just as Jesus
said. Again, all pre-arranged.
14And
when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
They sat down together with Jesus for the Passover meal at the last supper.
15And
he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you
before I suffer. This would be the last Passover meal Jesus would
have with the disciples. (John 31:1).
16For
I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the
kingdom of God. Jesus explained to them that this would be
the last meal with them until its meaning is fulfilled in the "Kingdom of God."
17And
he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among
yourselves. Then He took the "cup" of wine and gave
thanks to God for it. Then He gave the "cup" to the disciples and told them to
share it among themselves. This cup Jesus drank from was nothing fancy as you
see in the movies. It was just a common cup used for drinking.
(Probably carved from wood).
18For
I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of
God shall come. The fruit of the vine is the true "Blood of Christ."
19And
he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This
is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
The true "Bread of Life." (Communion is all about the
remembrance of Jesus Christ at this Passover meal). Something Christians should
take part in at least once a year in His remembrance.
20Likewise
also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood,
which is shed for you. The cup of the "New Covenant." A
covenant between God an His people, through the shedding of blood by His only
begotten Son.
21But,
behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
But, here sits a friend among us that will betray Me. (Mark 14:18).
22And
truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom
he is betrayed! Determined that the Son of Man must die,
but sorrow awaits the one who betrays Him.
23And
they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this
thing. Which one of us would ever do such a detestable thing, the
disciples asked each other?
24And
there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the
greatest. Then they began to dispute among themselves; who
was the greatest among them. (Mark 9:34). "Always bringing the flesh into
play." Why do so many people think they are so great?
25And
he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and
they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
He is saying here that the kings and great men (the leaders of the country), lord
it over the people, yet they are called friends of the people. (You see it in
today's world among our leaders).
26But
ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the
younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. He
is saying here that to be a good Christian it will be different. Those who are
the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be
like a servant. (Matthew 23:8-12). Why? Because Christ served them as a humble
servant, and He is the one who sets
the example. Remember in the first advent, Christ came as a servant to the
people so that they may have a chance at salvation. However, in the second
advent, He will come as "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." No more
playing around, this will be some serious stuff.
27For
whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that
sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. In
normal conditions, who is more important, the one who sits at the table, or the
one who serves? "The one who sits at the table." But not here;
for I am among
you as one who serves. (Luke 12:37). Blessed are those servants who are doing
His work when He returns.
28Ye
are they which have continued with me in my temptations. You were with Me in all My trials.
"Speaking of those who stay till the end." (Matthew
24:13).
29And
I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me.
Just as My Father has granted Me a Kingdom, I now grant you the
right to the Kingdom also. (Matthew 25:34, James 2:5).
30That
ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the
twelve tribes of Israel. Those who overcome, remain till the end, and serve
the living God. They will drink at the table in the "Kingdom of God."
Those who serve Him will be sitting
upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Matthew 19:28, Revelation
3:21).
31And
the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may
sift you as wheat. Jesus tells Peter (Simon), that Satan is going to find
your weakness
and twist your mind a little. (1 Peter 5:8).
32But
I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted,
strengthen thy brethren. Christ knew He would be betrayed by Peter (Simon),
and that Peter would repent when he recovered.
33And
he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to
death. Peter was very sincere and meant what he said, but
really had no control over what would happen. (This was an example to us to show
how anyone can fall short at times when the devil comes upon us). "Be aware
of Satan and his tricks of deception."
34And
he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou
shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. Christ told Peter
what would happen and that he would deny Him three times. (Mark 14:30). "When
Peter heard this I am sure it broke his heart."
35And
he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked
ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. When I sent you out
without anything but the Word, did you need anything? "Not at all." (Matthew
10:9-10, Mark 6:8-9).
36Then
said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise
his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
What Jesus is saying here is that, "if you do not have enough faith, then you better take these things with you."
We need to trust in Christ, not things of the world or man. (Just as Peter,
you can't even trust yourself). The sword that Christ wants us to
carry, is
the "Sword of the Lord." (Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 1:16).
37For
I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he
was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
It is written that this prophecy about Christ will come
true. (Isaiah 53:11-12).
38And
they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is
enough. We have two swords among us Lord the disciples
replied. (They still did not understand what He meant). The disciples
want to get ready for battle, Christ wants them to get ready for His crucifixion
and what's to come.
39And
he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples
also followed him. Jesus left accompanied by His
disciples, headed to Bethany, and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. (Mark
11:11).
40And
when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into
temptation. Pray that you can keep from temptation.
(Matthew 26:41).
41And
he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed.
Jesus went to pray to the Heavenly Father. (Mark 14:35).
42Saying,
Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will,
but thine, be done. What was Christ praying for? Jesus may have been
asking the Heavenly Father if He could do this another way. But then again,
Jesus knew the crucifixion had to happen. I believe Jesus was asking to take away the
"cup of wrath" that would be poured out in the end times. (Psalm
75:8, Isaiah 51:17,
Jeremiah 25:15-17, Revelation 14:10, 16:19, 18:6).
43And
there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
The angel appeared to invigorate Him, giving Him strength to carry out His
mission.
44And
being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great
drops of blood falling down to the ground. Being in
distress of mind He prayed more earnestly. "He was in acute anxiety of the
spirit." (John 12:27).
45And
when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them
sleeping for sorrow. He rose up from meditation and the
disciples that were to be on watch were asleep. (Probably exhausted from grief).
46And
said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Why are you sleeping Jesus asked the disciples? Get up and
pray so that you will not give into temptation. "They were supposed to be
watchman, but they passed out." Jesus warns us about being good watchmen in
the end times back in Luke 21. And
take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with
surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon
you unawares. (Luke 21:34).
47And
while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the
twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
As Jesus was speaking, the crowd approached Him led by Judas. Then Judas
walked over and kissed Him. "The kiss of death, the kiss of a traitor." (Mark
14:10).
48But
Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
Would you betray the "Son of Man" with a kiss? (Proverbs 27:6).
49When
they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall
we smite with the sword? Should we kill them Lord, the
other disciples exclaimed.
50And
one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
But, Peter rose up and struck out at the high
priest's slave, slashing off his right ear. (John 18:10-11). I believe Peter
was a master swordsman to perform such a feat with expert control.
51And
Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed
him. But Jesus said, "No more of this." Then He touched
the mans ear and healed him. Jesus wanted this to be a peaceful incident.
52Then
Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders,
which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and
staves? Jesus asked the chief priest and captains of the
temple guard and the elders; "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come
with swords and clubs to arrest Me?" (Mark 14:48).
53When
I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but
this is your hour, and the power of darkness. Why didn't
you arrest Me in the temple Jesus asked? Jesus was betrayed to the hour of
darkness. (John 12:27). They didn't arrest Him in the temple because the
people would have started a riot.
54Then
took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And
Peter followed afar off. They arrested Jesus and delivered
Him to the high priest's home. (Matthew 26:57-58). This was probably the Jewish
Sanhedrim, whose proper province it was to hold trial for those accused of
being false
prophets, or blasphemers. (Ecclesiastical court).
55And
when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down
together, Peter sat down among them. The guards lit a fire
in the middle of the courtyard and Peter sat around the fire with them. (Here is
where it all begins to go down hill for Peter).
56But
a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him,
and said, This man was also with him. A servant girl
noticed Peter by the fire and said, "This man was one of Jesus' followers."
(Matthew 26:69).
57And
he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. I don't even
know Him Peter said to the woman. "The first denial."
58And
after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter
said, Man, I am not. The maid spread the information that
she saw Peter with Jesus to others. (They had their own social media, called
word of mouth). Then a man came forward and said, you
must be one of them. "I'm not Peter replied." "The second denial."
59And
about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a
truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
A little later another one came forward and said; "this man is dressed and
speaks as a Galilean, he must be one of Jesus' followers." (Matthew 26:73).
60And
Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet
spake, the cock crew. Peter insisted and began to curse and swear; "I don't know the man." (Matthew 26:74).
"The third and last denial."
(Then the rooster crowed just as Jesus had said).
61And
the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the
Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Then as Jesus looked over at Peter, suddenly Peter
realized what had happened as the words Jesus spoke flashed through his head.
"Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you
even know Me." (Matthew 26:34). Sometimes, when the odds are against,
we will say anything to save our own hides. Did Peter weaken in faith when his
life was in danger, or was this all pre-arranged by God as an example to us?
62And
Peter went out, and wept bitterly. Peter left the
courtyard weeping bitterly. How he must of felt after this experience. He just
betrayed all that he believed in. (Satan was rejoicing over this one). If
you let Satan in, he will break you down.
63And
the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. Then
those who were holding Jesus began mocking and beating Him.
64And
when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him,
saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? Then they
blindfolded Jesus and started taking turns slapping Him on the face saying; "who
hit you this time prophet?" (Matthew 26:59-68). "He knew who they were;
their time will come in the end if they do not repent."
65And
many other things blasphemously spake they against him. They hurled all
sorts of terrible insults at Him. "They will treat you the same way if you are
one of those who will be delivered up before anti-christ." (Mark 13:9-11).
66And
as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the
scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying.
At daybreak Jesus was led before the high council. (For more
questioning).
67Art
thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not
believe. If I tell you this, "you won't believe Me
anyway."
68And
if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
And if I ask you a question, "you won't answer Me."
69Hereafter
shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
"From now on, the "Son of Man" will be seated in the place of
power at the right hand of God." (Psalm 110:1, Revelation 3:21). They
didn't like hearing this.
70Then
said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that
I am. Are you claiming that you are the Son of God they
asked? Jesus replied, "You say I am." (Mark 15:2). They were the ones who
really said
it.
71And
they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his
own mouth. They heard nothing; their minds were dull to the truth. "People
only hear what they want
to hear." (Mark 14:63-64). Jesus would be condemned to death.
Luke 23
1And
the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
The whole council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor.
2And
they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation,
and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a
King. They charged Jesus with "leading people astray,"
"telling them not to pay their taxes," and "claiming He is the Messiah, a king."
(Three charges against Him that were not true). How they love to accuse
the innocent. People today thrive on accusing others when they don't believe as
they do. Just turn on the News, or the Views of meaningless
morning talk shows and their Political Correct agendas.
3And
Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and
said, Thou sayest it. Pilate asked Jesus if He was king of
the Jews? "You said it, Jesus replied."
4Then
said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
Pilate didn't find anything wrong with Jesus; it was the council
that
wanted Him dead. (Bunch of hypocrites).
5And
they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching
throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.
He's causing trouble throughout Judea with His teachings. (They
couldn't handle the truth). They also didn't like the fact that Jesus
was drawing followers right from their own churches. (You will get this
reaction when you teach the truth).
6When
Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
"Is He a Galilean?"
7And
as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to
Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. When they said that He was, Pilate sent Him to Herod Antipas because Galilee was
under his jurisdiction, and he happened to be in Jerusalem at the time. "Remember
that Herod liked John the Baptist and loved to hear him teach." (It was Herod's
wife that wanted him beheaded).
8And
when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a
long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen
some miracle done by him. Herod was delighted at the
opportunity to see Jesus, because he had heard of Him. (Herod was amazed by the
Word).
9Then
he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus did not answer.
(Isaiah 53:7).
10And
the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
Here comes the leading priests and teachers of religious law who
stood there shouting their false accusations. (Acts 24:5).
11And
Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in
a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. They began
to mock and ridicule Jesus. Then they put a royal robe on Him and sent Him back
to Pilate, with no compassion.
12And
the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were
at enmity between themselves. Herod and Pilate who had
been enemies before, became friends that day. I wonder who helped arranged that?
(It was Satan and the Son's of Cain, the Kenites).
13And
Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the
people. Then Pilate called the leading priests, religious
leaders, and the people together.
14Said
unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people:
and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man
touching those things whereof ye accuse him. "Here's the
verdict." I find no fault in Him with these trumped up charges. "He is
innocent!"
15No,
nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done
unto him. Herod came to the same conclusion Pilate said
and sent Him back to us.
16I
will therefore chastise him, and release him. I will have
Him flogged and then release Him.
17(For
of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) It was common practice to release one of the prisoners during the Passover
celebration. "Kind of like a pardon at the time." (Mark 15:16, John 18:39).
18And
they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us
Barabbas. Then the crowd shouted, "Kill Him" and release
Barabbas. (Matthew 27:16-23), One of the worst sinners. Are you beginning to
see who was behind all this?
19Who
for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.
Barabbas was in prison for taking part in an insurrection
in Jerusalem against the government, and for murder.
20Pilate
therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. Pilate argued with them, because he knew Jesus was innocent and wanted to
release Him. (John 19:12).
21But
they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. The crowd
did not want to hear it and wanted to crucify Jesus. (These were mainly the
"Kenites," those who claimed to be Jews, but were of the synagogue of Satan).
Read our newsletter topic titled "Sons of Cain" if you are not familiar with the Kenites.
22And
he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no
cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
Pilate was doing his best to save Jesus, but the misled crowd
wanted Him crucified. (See how a few Kenites and a nudge from Satan can stir up
the crowd).
23And
they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And
the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. The
mob shouted louder and louder, demanding that Jesus be crucified. (Satan
incited the people just as he does today when we have radical protests).
24And
Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. Pilate gave into the people and gave the sentence for Jesus to die.
Political correctness; give the people what they want whether it is right or
wrong.
25And
he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison,
whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
As the people requested, Pilate released Barabbas and turned over
Jesus to them as they wished. "The very Passover Lamb Himself." (Matthew 27:26, Mark 15:15).
26And
as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of
the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
As Jesus was led away, there was a man from Cyrene named
Simon who happened to be coming down from the countryside. The soldiers seized
him and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. (An example
to us that we must carry the cross daily to follow after Jesus). (Luke
9:23, 14:27). "There will be times when the cross gets heavy, but we must remain
strong till the end." How do we do that? "By staying in the Word."
27And
there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed
and lamented him. The large crowds followed behind,
including many grief stricken women. (Matthew 27:55, Mark 15:40).
28But
Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep
for yourselves, and for your children. Jesus turned to the
daughters of Jerusalem and said, don't weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and
for your children.
29For,
behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the
barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.
We can get a better understanding in Matthew 24 and Mark
13. And woe unto them that are with child , and them that
give suck in those days. (Matthew 24:19). Jesus was speaking of those who fall for
false teachings, traditions of men, and the false messiah.
People today love to nurse along false teachings because they cannot
except that they may have been deceived. (No one wants to admit they were
wrong).
30Then
shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover
us. People will beg the mountains to fall on them because
of shame. (Revelation 9:6). Because they follow after false teachings and the antichrist.
Do not be
deceived!
31For
if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
If the righteous and the teachers do these things and are
scarcely saved, what will happen to the ungodly and sinners. (1 Peter 4:17-18).
Here is a fact many priests and preachers will not like; "Judgment begins at the pulpit."
32And
there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
Two criminals were led out to be executed with Jesus.
33And
when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified
him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
The one malefactor on the right will have eternal life,
while the malefactor on the left gets hell. Why? The malefactor on the right
acknowledged he was a sinner and repented. (He gets eternal life). The
malefactor of the left could care less with no repentance. (He gets eternal
damnation). Make sure you are on the right side.
34Then
said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they
parted his raiment, and cast lots. He forgave them for
their ignorance. (Acts 3:17). This was written in the old testament; they
parted His raiment and cast lots. (Psalm 22:18). Written 1,000 years before the
crucifixion.
35And
the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying,
He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
The people watched as the leaders scoffed. "Let Him save
Himself if He is really the Messiah." (Psalm 71:11, Isaiah 53:3).
36And
the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar.
The soldiers mocked Him too, by offering Him vinegar (poor mans wine), to
drink. (Mark 15:36). We called it Boones Farm or Ripple back in the 70's.
37And
saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. They called out to
Him; "Save yourself if you are King of the Jews." They were
talking to the "King of the World." (Wouldn't want to be in their shoes
come judgment day).
38And
a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and
Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. A sign hung above
Him saying; "THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS." (John 19:19-22).
39And
one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be
Christ, save thyself and us. The one malefactor hanging to
the left of Jesus scoffed saying; "If your the Messiah, save yourself and us
also to prove it." (We spoke of this guy earlier).
40But
the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art
in the same condemnation? The malefactor hanging to the
right of Jesus rebuked the other malefactor saying, "Don't you fear God even
when you have been sentenced to die?" (This guy repented and was on the
right track).
41And
we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath
done nothing amiss. "We deserve to die for our crimes, but
this man hasn't done anything wrong." (1 John 1:8-9). "This malefactor was
defending Jesus and repented of his sins."
42And
he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Remember me when You come into Your Kingdom the malefactor
said to Jesus. "He wanted forgiveness for his sins." (Romans 10:9-10).
43And
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in
paradise. "Today you shall be with Me in paradise, Jesus said to the
repenting malefactor." (2 Corinthians 5:8).
44And
it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until
the ninth hour. Darkness fell across the whole land from
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. (Amos 8:9, Mark 15:33).
45And
the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
As the sun was darkened, the curtain in the sanctuary of the
Temple was torn down the middle from top to bottom. (Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38).
"No more separation between you and God." (You can go directly to Him
with all your prayers and requests). "Forget man as your go between."
46And
when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I
commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Then Jesus shouted; "Father, I entrust My Spirit into Your
hands!" His inner Spirit, "The Holy Spirit."
47Now
when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this
was a righteous man. The centurion saw what had happened
and worshipped God saying, "Surely this Man was innocent." (Matthew 27:54, Mark
15:39).
48And
all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were
done, smote their breasts, and returned. The people (the
believers), that were present and saw the crucifixion went home in deep sorrow.
(Acts 2:37).
49And
all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar
off, beholding these things. All Jesus friends and family
and all who followed Him stood at a distance watching. (Psalm 38:11).
50And,
behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a
just. A righteous man named Joseph who was a member of the
Jewish high council.
51(The
same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a
city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
This man was Joseph of Arimathaea, Jesus uncle. "The kinsmen
redeemer." Jesus traveled with him when He was a boy. He was known as
"Joseph
the tin-man" because he dealt in metals.
52This
man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Joseph
went to Pilate and asked for Jesus body. (Again, kinsmen redeemer).
53And
he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was
hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. Joseph
took the body, wrapped it in a long linen cloth, and laid it in his own tomb.
(John 19:38-42).
54And
that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. Christ was crucified on a Wednesday between 12 noon and 3:00p.m. then put in the
tomb on Wednesday at sundown. Wednesday at sundown to Thursday at sundown was
(1) day. Thursday at sundown to Friday at sundown was (2) days. Friday at
sundown to Saturday at sundown was (3) days, and He arose sometime during
Saturday night. (Saturday being the Sabbath day).
55And
the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the
sepulchre, and how his body was laid. The women were eye witnesses to His
burial.
56And
they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day
according to the commandment. The woman went home and
prepared spices and ointments to anoint His body. But by the time they had
finished, the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as required by law. (Mark 16:1).
Luke 24
1Now
upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the
sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with
them. Lets recap again. (Remember we count form sundown to
sundown). Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday. From 6:00 pm Wednesday to 6:00 pm
Thursday is one day. From 6:00 pm Thursday to 6:00 pm Friday is two days. From
6:00 pm Friday to 6:00 pm Saturday is three days. "The Sabbath day when Jesus
rose form the dead sometime in the night after 6:00 pm." (Matthew 28:1, Mark
16:1-2). 2And
they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. The
stone entrance was moved. (Matthew 28:2). It is believed that this huge stone
was rolled away by an Angel of the Lord.
3And
they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
They entered but the Lord Jesus was gone. "He Has Risen!"
4And
it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood
by them in shining garments. The two beings that appeared (looked like
men), were "Angels of the Lord." (John 20:11-12).
5And
as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto
them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? Why are you
looking among the dead when He is alive, "the Angels of Lord said." (Matthew
28:3-5, Mark 16:5-6).
6He
is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in
Galilee. Remember that Jesus told you how it would happen.
7Saying,
The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified,
and the third day rise again. Again, He rose from the dead after
three days, sometime in the night on the Sabbath. (Matthew 20:18-19, Mark
9:31-32, Luke 24:44-46, Matthew 12:40).
8And
they remembered his words. Then they remembered what He
had said.
9And
returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to
all the rest. The disciple John remained, and the women rushed back to
the other eleven disciples to tell them what had happened. (Mark 16:7-8).
10It
was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women
that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
These were the women that went to tell the disciples what had
happened.
11And
their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
When the men were told, they thought these women were crazy and
did not believe them. (Lot of wives tales going on in those days). More
going around today.
12Then
arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen
clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was
come to pass. Peter checked it out and saw that there was an
empty linen wrappings in the tomb and wondered what had happened. John arrived
there first, but Peter was the first to go inside the tomb. (John
20:3-10). Now... Why was Jesus crucified between two malefactors and buried in a rich
mans tomb? (Isaiah 53:3-12). To destroy him that had the power of death, that is
the devil. (Hebrews 2:14).
13And,
behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was
from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. Two of Jesus'
followers were walking to the village of Emmaus. (Emmaus meaning warm springs).
14And
they talked together of all these things which had happened.
They talked about what had happened in detail. (This was quite the experience
they just witnessed).
15And
it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself
drew near, and went with them. As they were walking and
talking about what had happened, Jesus appeared and began walking with them.
Wow! Can you imagine Jesus appearing right beside you. (Don't be surprised if
it happens in the near future).
16But
their eyes were holden that they should not know him. It was
God that kept them form recognizing Him. (Mark 16:12).
17And
he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to
another, as ye walk, and are sad? As they were walking
along Jesus asked them, "What are you discussing and why are you so sad?"
18And
the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only
a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass
there in these days? Cleopas replied, You must be the only
person in Jerusalem who hasn't heard about all the things that happened here in
the last few days.
19And
he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of
Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the
people. What things Jesus asked? "The things that happened
to Jesus the man form Nazareth they replied." He was a prophet of God who did
mighty miracles. (Acts 2:22, 10:38).
20And
how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and
have crucified him. Our chief priests and religious rulers
handed Him over to be crucified they continued.
21But
we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all
this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
We had hoped He was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel.
This all happened three days ago.
22Yea,
and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at
the sepulchre. The woman who visited His tomb early this
morning made an amazing discovery.
23And
when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a
vision of angels, which said that he was alive. They said
that His body was missing and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive.
24And
certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so
as the women had said: but him they saw not. Then some of
the men went out to see His body and it was gone just as the women said. (John
20:1-10).
25Then
he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets
have spoken. You foolish people Jesus replied; "you find
it so hard to believe what the prophets wrote in the scriptures."
26Ought
not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? Wasn't it made clear in the scriptures and predicted that the
Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering His glory.
(Isaiah 53:1-12).
27And
beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the
scriptures the things concerning himself. Then Jesus took
them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets explaining the things
concerning Him. (Genesis 3:15, 26:4, 49:10, Deuteronomy 18:15, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6).
28And
they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he
would have gone further. After walking 7-1/2 miles towards Emmaus and
teaching them, Jesus acted as if He were moving on. Why? Because they still
didn't realize who He was.
29But
they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the
day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. But
they begged Jesus to stay the night with them and Jesus went home with them to
pray.
30And
it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and
brake, and gave to them. As they sat down to eat, Jesus
took bread and blessed it. Then He broke it and gave it to them. (Acts 27:35).
31And
their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
Suddenly their eyes were opened, and they recognized
Jesus. But, at that moment, He disappeared! (Jesus disappeared in a transfigured
body). "The Spirit body."
32And
they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with
us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? They said among themselves; didn't our hearts burn within us as He talked with
us on the road explaining the scriptures?
33And
they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven
gathered together, and them that were with them. Then
within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem and found the disciples
and others who gathered with them.
34Saying,
The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. They
were saying that, "The Lord has really risen." "He appeared to Peter."
35And
they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in
breaking of bread. Then the two from Emmaus told their
story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road. And
how they recognized Him as He broke bread with them. (Mark 16:12-13).
36And
as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto
them, Peace be unto you. Just as they were talking about
it, Jesus Himself was suddenly standing there among them. "Peace be with you,"
He said. Jesus appeared again in His transfigured body. "Whether He is
visible to us or not is up to God." (Some may actually see Jesus, some
may not).
37But
they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking
that they had seen a ghost.
38And
he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your
hearts? Why are you frightened Jesus asked? Why are your
hearts filled with doubt?
39Behold
my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath
not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Look at My hands
and My feet. You can see that it is really Me. Touch Me and make sure that I am
not a ghost. (Again, He was in a transfigured body).
40And
when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
Then Jesus showed them His hands and feet. (He showed them that
they were pierced).
41And
while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye
here any meat? While they stood there in disbelief, He asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?"
42And
they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
They gave Him a piece of broiled fish and honey.
43And
he took it, and did eat before them. He ate it as they
watched.
44And
he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet
with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of
Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Then Jesus said to them, when I was with you before, I told you that everything
written about Me in the scriptures must be fulfilled. The question is; did
they read it?
45Then
opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.
Then Jesus opened their minds to understanding the scriptures.
"Ask for understanding when studying the scriptures and He will open your eyes." (Acts 26:18).
46And
said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and
to rise from the dead the third day. It was written and
came to pass. (Psalms 22, written 1,000 years before the crucifixion).
47And
that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all
nations, beginning at Jerusalem. "Written that this
message would be proclaimed in the authority of His name to "all nations," that
there is forgiveness of sins for all who repent." (All people of every
race).
48And
ye are witnesses of these things. You are witnesses to all
these things.
49And,
behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of
Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. I
will send you the "Holy Spirit" just as My Father promised. (Joel 2:28-32, John
14:26, 16:7-16, Acts 1:8, 2:1-21).
50And
he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed
them. Then Jesus led them to Bethany on the mount of
olives to bless them. The same place where He will return at the second advent.
(Zechariah 14:4).
51And
it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up
into heaven. While He was blessing them, He left them being taken up to heaven. (Ephesians 4:8-10).
52And
they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. All who
were present worshipped Him and returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
53And
were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
"They spent all their time in the temple, praising God." Amen! (Meaning That's That).
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