De la 2ème à la 3ème fête de Pâque 5 études
De la 3ème Pâque au début de la dernière semaine 2 études
Ministère de Jésus : appels, miracles et enseignements 2 études
La dernière semaine avant l'arrestation 2 études
La dernière journée jusqu'à la crucifixion 3 études
Parole d'un Ami 2 études
From the second to the third Passover festival
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PER101
The Sermon on the Mount (17), do not judge others
This article examines Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, particularly the prohibition against judging others. Focusing on Matthew 7.1-6 and Luke 6.37-45, it advocates mercy and reciprocity in interpersonal relationships.
Galatians 6.7-8 (King James Version) :Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER115
Jesus the Messiah rebukes several towns
Jesus rebukes the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum for their failure to repent despite the many miracles performed in them. He compares them unfavourably with the pagan cities of Tyre, Sidon and even Sodom, declaring that those cities would have repented. This passage emphasises responsibility in proportion to the revelation received and the eternal stakes of rejecting the Gospel.
Mark 7.24-31 (King James Version) :And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER125
The sign of the Queen of Sheba
Jesus uses the account of the Queen of Sheba, who traveled a great distance to listen to Solomon, to criticize those who refuse to acknowledge him despite his teachings and miracles.
Luke 11.31 (King James Version) :The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER140
The parable of the measure
The parable of the measure (PER140) teaches that the way we judge and treat others determines how God will measure us in return. Jesus calls for attentive listening, reciprocity, justice and generosity. This principle, shared by Mark 4.24-25, Matthew 7.1-2 and Luke 6.38, echoes the golden rule and forms the heart of Christian ethics.
Matthew 7.1-2 (King James Version) :Judge not, that ye be not judged.For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER158
The judgment of the Pharisees
Pericope PER158 analyzes the Pharisees' reaction to Jesus' miracles at Capernaum (Matt 9.33-34). While the crowd recognizes a divine work, the Pharisees attribute Jesus' actions to the devil. Their rejection is deliberate: accepting Jesus would mean losing their privileges. Yet some, such as Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea and Saul of Tarsus, would choose to follow him. The healed mute man, for his part, goes away in joy and gratitude.
Matthew 9.33-34 (King James Version) :And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER230
The parable of the barren fig tree
The parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13.6-9), reported only by Luke, illustrates God’s patience and the urgency of conversion. Jesus warns that every disciple who bears no spiritual fruit risks judgment, while emphasizing that God grants an additional time of grace. This text follows on from Luke 13.1-5 and carries a twofold message: a solemn warning and divine mercy.
Luke 13.6-9 (King James Version) :He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER234
Lament over Jerusalem
The Lament over Jerusalem (Mt 23.37-39; Lk 13.34-35) shows Jesus weeping over the holy city, a few days before his Passion. Through the metaphor of the hen protecting her chicks, he expresses rejected divine love, condemns the murder of the prophets and announces the desolation of the Temple, while leaving open a hope of final reconciliation.
Luke 13.34-35 (King James Version) :O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Jesus’ ministry: callings, miracles and teachings
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The wheat and the weeds
L'article analyse la parabole du bon grain et de l'ivraie où Jésus explique la coexistence du bien et du mal dans le monde. Cette histoire souligne la patience divine et l'idée d'un jugement final. Les leçons tirées offrent des perspectives spirituelles importantes pour les croyants.
Matthew 13.24-30 (King James Version) :Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PAR009
The net
L'article explore la parabole du filet de Matthieu 13:47-50, qui met en avant le jugement final et la responsabilité personnelle. En utilisant l'image d'un filet de pêche, Jésus illustre le discernement entre justes et méchants à la fin des temps, soulignant la nécessité de vivre en accord avec les principes du Royaume de Dieu.
Matthew 13.47-50 (King James Version) :Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The last week before the arrest
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PER292
The parable of the wedding feast
The parable of the wedding feast (Mt 22,1-14; Lk 14,15-24) teaches that God invites all people into His Kingdom, but that rejecting this invitation brings a grave judgment. Spoken in the Temple of Jerusalem on the Tuesday of Passion Week, it prophetically announces the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The man without a wedding garment reminds us that entering the Kingdom requires a genuine spiritual transformation, received by faith in Christ.
Matthew 21.33-46 (King James Version) :Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER307
The Judgment of the Nations
The article analyzes the judgment of the nations in Matthew 25:31-46, where the Son of Man separates the sheep from the goats according to their actions. It emphasizes responsibility and divine justice, and calls for concrete acts of love.
John 5.22-27 (King James Version) :For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The last day up to the crucifixion
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PER323
Jesus the Messiah comforts his disciples
In John 16.5-15, Jesus comforts his disciples, promising the Holy Spirit to guide them into the truth after his departure. This important passage highlights the mission of the Spirit: to convict of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, while ensuring the continuity of Jesus' teachings.
Luke 22.14-18 (King James Version) :And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER338
The presentation before the Sanhedrin
This article analyzes the presentation of Jesus before the Sanhedrin prior to his crucifixion according to the Gospels, setting out the violation of Jewish law by a night trial. Strategically orchestrated by Caiaphas to avoid the crowd, this judgment illustrates key theological and historical issues.
Mark 14.55-64 (King James Version) :And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.But neither so did their witness agree together.And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER351
Words to the women
On the road to Golgotha, Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem who are weeping for him. Far from focusing on his own suffering, he prophetically warns them of a terrible judgment about to fall on the city. An episode unique to Luke, it reveals Jesus as a great prophet, concerned to the very end with the salvation of others, and announces the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Mark 15.20-41 (King James Version) :And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,Save thyself, and come down from the cross.Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Word of a Friend
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PDA001
Casting the stone
The article deals with the biblical episode in which Jesus confronts the accusers of an adulterous woman, teaching forgiveness rather than judgment. Jesus declares that only the one who is without sin may cast the first stone, an answer that scatters the accusers. This account highlights Jesus’ compassion and his role as Savior, advocating forgiveness and redemption rather than condemnation.
John 8.11 (King James Version) :She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Dying, and Then What…
This article examines what follows death, stressing the certainty of divine judgment and the need to prepare for it by accepting Jesus Christ as Savior. The Christian view of death is transformed from a dreaded end into a passage to eternal rest for those who believe, offering assurance and peace.
Hebrews 9.27 (King James Version) :And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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ANN110
Death: What the Bible Says
Cet article explore les perspectives bibliques sur le sort des morts, évoquant le sommeil inconscient jusqu'à la résurrection, ou une conscience intermédiaire. Il analyse…
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ANN120
The different judgments
L'article "ANN120 - Les différents jugements" analyse Luc 12.46-48, où Jésus parle des nuances dans le jugement divin. Ce passage, évoquant la hiérarchie des…