J.C.Thread.Won't.Die
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 07:44 PM CDT

From Wiki:

"In Mark, Jesus is stripped, flogged, mocked, and crowned with thorns.[62] He is crucified between two thieves, and his cross states that he is being executed for aspiring to be the king of the Jews.[62] He begins to recite Psalm 22, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me."[62] He utters a loud cry and dies.[62] According to all four Gospels, Jesus died before late afternoon at Calvary, which was also called Golgotha. In Luke, Jesus faces his crucifixion stolidly.[36] He asks God to forgive those who are crucifying him, possibly the Romans and possibly the Jews.[63] One of the thieves states that Jesus has done nothing wrong and asks Jesus to remember him in the Kingdom, and Jesus replies that the thief will be with him in Paradise.[63] The Synoptic Gospels tell of the darkening of the sky from twelve until three that afternoon; Matthew also mentions an earthquake (Matthew 27:51), the earth breaking open and a number of righteous dead people rising out of the grave and going into Jerusalem. John omits the natural phenomena accompanying Jesus' death.[38] The tearing of the temple parokhet, upon the death of Jesus, is referenced by Matthew, Mark and Luke.[81]


Resurrection and Ascension
Main articles: Resurrection of Jesus, Resurrection appearances of Jesus, Great Commission, Ascension of Jesus Christ, and Second Coming

Christ en majesté, Matthias Grünewald, 16th c.: Resurrection of JesusThe Gospels state that Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday.[82] All the Gospels portray Jesus' empty tomb. In Matthew, an angel appears near the tomb of Jesus and announces his resurrection to Mary Magdalene and "another Mary" who had arrived to anoint the body (Matthew 28:1–10). Jewish elders bribe the soldiers who had guarded the tomb to spread the rumor that Jesus' disciples took his body.[83] In Luke, there are two angels (Luke 24:4), and in Mark the angel appears as a youth dressed in white (Mark 16:5). The "longer ending" to Mark states that on the morning of his resurrection, Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9). John states that when Mary looked into the tomb, two angels asked her why she was crying; and as she turned round she initially failed to recognize Jesus until he spoke her name (John 20:11–18).

The Gospels all record appearances by Jesus, including an appearance to the eleven.[84] In Mark, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, to two disciples in the country, and to the eleven, at which point Jesus commissions them to announce the gospel, baptize, and work miracles.[83] In Matthew, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and to the eleven on a mountain, at which point he commissions them to enlist followers, baptize, and teach what Jesus taught.[83] Although his own mission and his disciples' missions had been to the Jews,[85] here he sends the eleven to the whole world (see Great Commission). In Luke, he appears to two disciples in the country and to the eleven.[83] He proves to them that he has a body, opens their minds to understand the scripture about the Messiah, and directs them to wait in Jerusalem until they are invested with power.[83] In John, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and to the eleven. He demonstrates his physical reality to doubting Thomas.[35][83] Later he appears to seven disciples who are fishing, and finally talks with Peter, foretelling Peter's death[83] and assigning him the principal role as shepherd of the new community.[83][86]

In Mark and Luke, Jesus ascends to the heavens[87] after these appearances. In Luke, Jesus ascends on Easter Sunday evening when he is with his disciples.[83] In Mark, Jesus' Ascension to heaven, where he sits at God's right hand, is said to have taken place but not described as a visible event.[83] John implies that Jesus will return to his Father[88] but doesn't describe an Ascension.[83]"

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 08:09 PM CDT

Good post. I've often wondered about the disciples after his supposed death. how they must have felt- seeing the promise of their political king snuffed out. They all could have gone about their business and returned to their day to day lives. But for some profound reason they did not. All except John going to their own sentencing and execution for continuing their preaching. something must have been really convincing to have them carry on like that.

When Jesus returned to them from the tomb it was revealed that their political king was not what they had thought. Rather, He turned out to be who He had said that He was as the son of God. It's the only explanation that makes sense.

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 08:11 PM CDT

I love to hear the story of Jesus.

This isn't too far from the truth! I'm impressed!

Thanks Harold.

God bless you man!

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 08:58 PM CDT

Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum?

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 09:10 PM CDT

Quote by: John Stebbe Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum?

It is as noteworthy as similar current events posted on the MacJams forums, and yet more significant to me.

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 09:12 PM CDT

Quote by: John Stebbe Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum?

Good question.
I won't attempt to speak for Harold - but it seems more than coincidental that this post shares space with Michael Jackson Dead. Is this a subtle commentary about perspective in our popular culture?

Oops - another case of "simulpost".

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 09:18 PM CDT

Quote by: Rocha Malhada Quote by: John Stebbe Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum? It is as noteworthy as similar current events posted on the MacJams forums, and yet more significant to me.

it is indeed rocha .. :-)

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 09:32 PM CDT

Quote by: rabittwhole Quote by: Rocha Malhada Quote by: John Stebbe Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum? It is as noteworthy as similar current events posted on the MacJams forums, and yet more significant to me. it is indeed rocha .. :-)

I agree .. :-)

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 09:34 PM CDT

Quote by: Rocha Malhada Quote by: John Stebbe Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum? It is as noteworthy as similar current events posted on the MacJams forums, and yet more significant to me.

OK, I get it now, Harold. I am slow sometimes. I would add that in two thousand years, no one will remember Michael Jackson.

Jesus' life and death are more significant to me as well, Harold. But really you could say, 'more significant' without adding 'to me.' All of Western history looks back (or forward) to the birth of Christ, based on our reckoning of years (B.C. and A.D.). Even the now-fashionable term "B.C.E." cannot avoid the question, "What event began the common era?"

Re:Jesus Christ dead, age approx. 32
Tuesday, June 30 2009 @ 09:34 PM CDT

Quote by: John Stebbe Interesting post, Harold. What caused you to want to post this info on the MacJams forum?

cos it makesense !!!!