The gospel accounts found in the New Testament are embarrassing. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John included some pretty uncomfortable details in their writings. But if you’re a Christian, that’s actually a really good thing. We humans have a tendency to paint ourselves in a good light—to leave out the bad...…
After the resurrection of Jesus, He appeared to the disciples, saying, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’” (John 20:21-22) . Fifty days later, on Pentecost ( Shavuot ), Jesus told His…
After the resurrection of Jesus, He appeared to the disciples, saying, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’” (John 20:21-22) . Fifty days later, on Pentecost ( Shavuot ), Jesus told His…