Many of the artifacts from the first Easter have deep spiritual significance. Today, we take a break from our Easter monologues to explore ten symbols from the holiday from donkeys to dogwoods and from the Paschal candle to purple veils.
Scriptures referenced include John 19:39; Matthew 21:8; 1 Samuel 9:3-18; 2 Samuel 16:2; Zechariah 9:9-10; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 9:11-12; Hebrews 10:19–22; 1 Timothy 6:15; and Revelation 19:16.
The final beast of Daniel 7 is described as being dreadful, terrifying, and extremely powerful, with large iron teeth that crush and devour its...
Tradition holds that Paul wrote the first epistle to Timothy from Macedonia, likely in the region of northern Greece. After his release from his...
In 1 Peter 2, verses 9 to 10, Peter reveals our true identity as Christians: we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a...