Ellen J. Barrier
Scriptures Provided By: Gladys M. Hayes
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (and this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, everyone in his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; ( because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there were no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the Angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God, in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the Angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad this saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all those things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Luke 2:1-20
Spoken Of The Lord By The Prophets
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the Angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Matthew 1:23-24-25
*Among the Hebrews, marriage according to their law-could not be broken, except by a bill of divorcement, legal documents and contracts, specified.
Jesus Christ Flight Into Egypt
And when they were departed, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt and be thou there, until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: and was there until the death of Herod.
Matthew 2:13-14-15
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Some OF The Works Of Jesus Christ
*Turned water into wine
*Walked on water
*Entered into buildings by supernatural means
*Opened deaf ears
*Loosed the tongue of the mute and caused them to speak
*Restored sight to the blind and gave sight to those who had never seen
*Healed every sickness, disease and infirmity known to man
*Raised the dead
*Cast out devils
*Healed mental illness
*Healed paraplegics
*Healed those with palsy
*Fed thousands by supernatural means
Popularity of Jesus
Jesus Christ, is by far the most popular individual there ever will be. Reasons being, neither Angels, nor humans can perform the works that he can. .Jesus, is God the Son. He is equal with God, in power.
His Ministry
The ministry of Jesus Christ, covered every profession in the field of Theology. He taught the people the message God the Father, gave him to deliver. And he demonstrated God’s power to them. In every place he entered, he performed miracles and delivered God’s message. That message, still stand. “ Repent!”
So great was his work, the reporters couldn’t record an accurate number of all the miracles he performed.
Jesus Christ Is The Sacrificial Offering for Sin
Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the Pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.
He shall see the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many: for he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong: because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Reference: Kings James Bible
Recorded from the 53rd chapter of the book of Isaiah
The Whip Described
This whip was to inflict severe pain. It was said to have consisted of a handle with about a dozen leather cords, having jagged pieces of sharp bones or metal (some say lead) at each end, to make the blows more painful and affective. The victim was tied to a post and the blows were applied to the bare back and loins. And occasionally, to the face. The flesh was cut in several places by each blow. This punishment is described as being so devastating, it’s victims often fainted, and some died. Under the law, and individual reportedly, was given up to 40 stripes.
The purpose of this punishment, was given to get a confession from the person being scourged. It is believed that Jesus received above 400 stripes. And, his beard was plucked off his face. So severe was his beating, that his appearance was unrecognizable. His beaten was more severe than any man had ever been given. Because, he was the most hated individual that had ever been punished.
As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
Isaiah 52:14
Definition:
Visage- 1. the face; 2. countenance of a person; 3. animal
Jesus Trial: Condemned and Sentenced to Death
Now the chief priests, and elders all the council, sought false witnesses against Jesus, to put him to death.. But found none; yea though many false witnesses, and said, this fellow said, "I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days." And the high priest rose and said unto him, "Answerest thou nothing? What is it which these witness against thee/ But Jesus held his peace and the high priest answered and said unto him, "I adjure thee bu the living God that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God."
Jesus said unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting on the Right Hand of Power, and Coming In The Clouds of Heaven." Then, the high priest rent his clothes, saying, "He has spoken blasphemy; what think ye? they answered and said,"He is guilty of death." Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, saying, "Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?
*Buffet-a blow, something that strikes with a telling force.
When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against him to put him to death" and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
And Jesus stood before the governor and the governor asked him, saying, "Art thou the King of the Jews?" and Jesus said unto him, "Thou sayest." And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Then said Pilate unto him, "Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
And he answered him to never a word; in so much that the governor marled greatly.
The People Choice
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. Therefore, when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, "Whom will ye that I release unto you?" Barabbas or Jesus which is called Christ?' For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. But the chief priest and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
*Scourged-1. To whip severely: 2. To punish severely: 3. An instrument of punishment or criticism: 4. A
cause of wide spread or great affliction: 5. To force as if by blows of a whip: 6. devastation:
*Scourging- 1. The lowest rank of society: 2. To remove by scourging or cleaning.
Jesus is Crucified
Matthew 27:26-31 @ 33
Then the soldiers of the governor, took Jesus into the Common Hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And, when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head; and they put a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, saying, "Hail King of the Jews!" And they spit upon him and took the reed, and smote him on his head. And after they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
And when they were come to a place called Golgogatha, that is to say, "A Place of a Skull.".They gave him vinegar to drink. And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots; That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast
lots. And sitting down , they watched him there; And set up over his head his accusation written,
"This is Jesus The King of The Jews"
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Inside The Book
Chapter 5
God's Message to His People
Warning: Judges, Ministers, Priests, Governmental Heads, Lawyers
Scriptures:
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him: He was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath bore our grief, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken , smitten of God and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his moth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, an as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? For he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich i his death; because he had done no violence, neither was and deceit in his mouth.
Isaiah 53:3-7
*Question: Why was Jesus sacrificed for the sins of others?
*Answer according to Scriptures:
"The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy;
yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully."
And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; But I found none."
Ezekiel 22:29,30
The only hope:
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of host will perform this.
Isaiah 9:6,7
Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
Then said I, Lo, I come in (the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Hebrews 10:5,6,7
References:
King James Bible
