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The request of Salome, the wife of Zebedee, for her sons
The article deals with Salome’s request for her sons and Jesus’ geographical journey. This account takes place in February AD 33, during Jesus’ journey from Jericho to Bethany. The event highlights the tension between human understanding and the prophecies. Jesus announces his imminent death in answering Salome, revealing the spiritual values of the kingdom of God.
John 11.7-10 (King James Version) :Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Parable of the Minas
This study deals with the parable of the minas in Luke 19.11-27, a story told by Jesus at Jericho, highlighting the period between Hanukkah and Passover. It examines the chronology of events in Jesus’ ministry, including his interactions with Lazarus, Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus.
John 10.40-42 (King James Version) :And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.And many believed on him there.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The resurrection of Lazarus
Jesus raises Lazarus at Bethany, revealing his divine power over death, as a prelude to Passover. Between Hanukkah and Passover, after two days of reflection, Jesus makes the significant journey that includes memorable encounters in Jericho, foreshadowing the imminent Passion. The reaction of the religious authorities to this miracle hastens the crucifixion of Jesus.
John 11.17 (King James Version) :Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org