Reread Bible Gem 24 – A Macro level Harmony of the Temple Cleansing (John 2:13-25) and #26 – One temple cleansing pregnant with meaning – (John 2:13-25) Remember I said to you John has selected the temple cleansing story and kept the authority segment to …
The Triumphal Entry According To John Gems
Looking at the Triumphal Entry through John's eyes in order to better understand it.
Bible Gem 85 – John’s Use of the Triumphal Entry (John 12:12-19)
Matthew uses 15 verses to cover the Triumphal Entry, Mark uses 11, Luke uses 16, ten on the standard story and then another six for his further comments. John takes just 8 verses. His account is the shortest but punchiest and he omits a lot …
Bible Gem 86 – Luke’s Account of the Triumphal Entry (Luke 19:29-44)
This is Luke’s account of the Triumphal Entry: Spot the differences! As He came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, He sent two disciples ahead. “Go into that village over there,” He told them. “As you enter it, you …
Bible Gem 87 – Luke’s Distinctives (Luke 19:38-44)
“Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!” It is only one word but it holds huge significance. Where does Luke get this word King from? Why does he introduce King into the …
Bible Gem 88 – The 70 weeks of Daniel (Dan 9:25-26)
This “day” that Luke (and John) is referring to is what Daniel talked about when he said “Know and understand this: From the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there shall be seven sevens, and …
Bible Gem 89 – Now’s the Time for Him to Enter His glory (John 12:23)
“His disciples didn’t understand at the time that this was a fulfilment of prophecy.” John 12:16 – What was a fulfilment of prophecy? The moment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and its significance. John was fully aware of what Luke was doing in his gospel …