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The Two Covenants, Part 6, The Two Swords

The two covenants each have their distinct methods of conquest and war. The Old Covenant uses a physical sword, while the New Covenant uses the sword of the Spirit to conquer the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/the-two-covenants-part-6-the-two-swords/

The Two Covenants, part 5, Inheritance

When we understand the two identities (flesh and spirit) and learn how to identify ourselves with the spiritual “I” as Paul did, we can then truly begin to live by the New… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/the-two-covenants-part-5-inheritance/

The Two Covenants, Part 4, Sonship

The New Covenant’s “chosen people” are the sons that are begotten of God by the action of the Holy Spirit through the “seed” of the word (gospel). This is in direct contrast to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/the-two-covenants-part-4-sonship/

The Two Covenants, Part 3

In Galatians 4:22-26 Paul compares the two covenants to Hagar and Sarah. Hagar was a bondwoman, while Sarah was a free woman. Each has a son, the offspring of their marriage. Paul… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/the-two-covenants-part-3/

The Two Covenants, Part 2

Because the New Covenant is based upon God’s oath, vow, and promise, we must ask ourselves what exactly did God promise? Obviously, if God made a vow, then He will keep it. His… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/the-two-covenants-part-2/

The Two Covenants, Part 1

The gospel literally means “good tidings, good news.” It is the good news that the Messiah has come and that He has ratified the New Covenant which is the legal basis of the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/the-two-covenants-part-1/

Final Preparations for Apostleship

When Jesus appeared to the disciples in the evening after His resurrection, at first they were startled and thought they were seeing a spirit. But Jesus reassured them and even… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/final-preparations-for-apostleship/

Presenting the Resurrection Body

Luke and Cleopas hurried back to Jerusalem to tell the disciples that Jesus had appeared to them on the road to Emmaus. The eleven remaining disciples were there to hear the news… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/02-2015/presenting-the-resurrection-body/

Luke's Personal Testimony

Luke 24:13 says, 13 And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles [“sixty furlongs”] from Jerusalem. Luke says that… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/lukes-personal-testimony/

Multiple Appearances on the First Day

After Peter and John left the tomb, Mary herself finally looked into the tomb and saw two angels. John 20:12, 13 says, 12 and she beheld two angels in white sitting, one at the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/multiple-appearances-on-the-first-day/

The Resurrection

While Jesus lay in the tomb that Sabbath, the chief priests began to worry about Joseph’s claim on the body. What if the disciples tried to carry away His body and claim that He… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/the-resurrection/

The Burial

Jesus died at the ninth hour of the day, which was also the time for the evening sacrifice in the temple. That sacrifice, no doubt, was interrupted by the violent earthquake which… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/the-burial/

Jesus' Death

Luke 23:44, 45 says, 44 And it was now about the sixth hour, and darkness [skotos] fell over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 the sun being obscured [skoritizo, “covered… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/jesus-death/

The Two Criminals

Luke 23:38 says, 38 Now there was also an inscription above Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” We have already commented on this earlier, showing how the inscription was… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/the-two-criminals/

The Drinks Offered to Jesus

Two goats were used in the prophetic ceremony on the Day of Atonement, showing the relationship between this day and Passover. For this reason, when Jesus was crucified, we see… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/the-drinks-offered-to-jesus/

Connections to the Day of Atonement

The last part of Luke 23:34 reads, “And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.” Luke records this immediately after telling us about Jesus’ word about… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/connections-to-the-day-of-atonement/

Jesus' Right to Forgive

One of the more controversial questions today is who actually crucified Jesus. Some say the Romans did it, and others say that the Jewish leaders did it. John’s gospel answers… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/jesus-right-to-forgive/

The Golgotha Inscription

The crucifixion party finally reached the place of execution. Luke 23:32, 33 says, 32 And two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/the-golgotha-inscription/

On the way to crucifixion

Jesus was scourged after His trial before Pilate (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1). Luke says only that Jesus was punished (Luke 23:16, 22), using the Greek word paideuo,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/on-the-way-to-crucifixion/

Pilate Appeals to the Divine Court

If Pilate had set Jesus free, the chief priests would have sent word to their contacts in Rome to accuse Pilate of setting free a man who had claimed to be King of Judea. The last… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/01-2015/pilate-appeals-to-the-divine-court/

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