1. Barabbas and the cross as a vicarious sacrifice. All four gospels link Jesus’ death with the sparing of Barabbas, but John presents this act with deeper theological implications.

Christians identify Jesus as the “scapegoat” — dying on the cross, taking upon Himself our sins and the sins of the world. See Vol. 28 . Regarding the Last Supper/Passover Seder, note that ...

Whereas in the three synoptic gospels Jesus actually eats a passover meal before he dies, in John's gospel he doesn't. The last supper is actually eaten before the beginning of passover.

Researchers have pieced together the final moments of Jesus, ... through Jerusalem in the week leading up to him dying on the ...

The Last Supper took place during a significant time in the Jewish calendar. Passover, a celebration of God’s miraculous ...

April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion is rich in symbolism, liturgical pageantry and an extra Gospel passage at the beginning of mass.

Passover — which Jews celebrate either 7 or 8 days — is Walnut resident Alan Shebroe’s favorite holiday. ... Jesus carried his cross for us and he died for us.

Good Friday marks the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The day is observed by Christians around the world as part of Holy Week, and comes two days before Easter Sunday. "Good Friday has been ...

This being Holy Week and Passover, a small reflection on Scripture. There are stories and moments in the Old and New Testaments that grab hold of us, some from the first time we heard them, and stay.