"Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
The Donkey And The Sign Of The Cross!
"The only animal in creation to have a distinct cross emblazoned on its body is the donkey. According to legend, the donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem when he made his triumphal entrance on the first Palm Sunday and later followed him to the place called Calvary, a hill near Jerusalem, became the first bearer of the distinctive cross marking. Grief stricken by the sight of Jesus on the cross on that day now known as Good Friday, the donkey turned away but couldn't leave. It was then the shadow of the cross fell upon the shoulders and back of the donkey and there it stayed. Since that fateful day on God's calendar, all donkeys have borne what has come to be known as the cross of Jesus on their backs. The Sign of the Cross indeed!"
Mark 11:1-11: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
"Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Loose it and bring it. 3 And if anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it,’ and immediately he will send it here.”
4 So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it. 5 But some of those who stood there said to them, “What are you doing, loosing the colt?”
6 And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go. 7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it. 8 And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying:
10 “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Blessed is the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”
11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and into the temple. So when He had looked around at all things, as the hour was already late, He went out to Bethany with the twelve." Mark 11:1-11
"And being found in appearance as a man,
He humbled Himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross." Philippians 2:8
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins? | GotQuestions.org "Simply put, without Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins, no one would have eternal life. Jesus Himself said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). In this statement, Jesus declares the reason for His birth, death, and resurrection—to provide the way to heaven for sinful mankind, who could never get there on their own." Read more...
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
"Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years;" Genesis 1:14.
"The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.” Acts 2:20.
Jonah & the Eclipse of Ancient Nineveh | My WordPress (epicarchaeology.org) "Over 2700 years ago another eclipse appeared over the skies of ancient Assyria, and it may have played a key role in the ancient city of Nineveh’s turn to God in repentance. If the historical and astronomical calculations are correct, it means that the eclipse occurred when Assyria was in a time of national upheaval and internal turmoil.” "In addition [to being in political upheaval], plague and famine struck repeatedly until the empire was left impoverished and in total disorder."
October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024 solar eclipses path of totality crossed directly over The Coming King(Jesus Christ) Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville , Texas. (Image of eclipses and prayer garden with commentary) https://thecomingkingfoundation.org/watch-eclipses-in-kerrville/
Are we living in the end times? | GotQuestions.org This website explains many of the “natural signs, spiritual signs, sociological signs, technological signs, and political signs,” foretold in bible prophecy coming to pass indicating the end of the age and Jesus Christ promised return, a time foretold to include various and increasing environmental calamities, plagues, wars/famines/pestilences/earthquakes in various places(Matthew 24:6-8), moral decline(2 Timothy 3:1-5), and growing governmental dominance/deception ("with all power, signs, and lying wonders," 2 Thessalonians 2:9), and how to prepare for eternal life.
Future forecast insights & preparation
What is the end times timeline? | GotQuestions.org A summary of the timeline from the hope of the rapture of the believers in Jesus 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, the judgments of the 7 year tribulation period (Revelation 6–16), until the creation of the new heavens and earth (Revelation 21–22).
"For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.” 1 Timothy 2:5-6
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
1 Thessalonians. An important book of the Holy Bible, especially for modern times
Book Summary: "1 Thessalonians is a letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging believers to stand firm in their faith amid persecution. Paul commends their love and faith, instructs them on holy living, and reassures them about the return of Christ, urging them to remain vigilant and hopeful for His coming."
Genre and Style: 1 Thessalonians is an epistle, characterized by its personal tone, pastoral care, and doctrinal teaching. It combines thanksgiving, exhortation, and instruction on the end times." - biblehub
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1 Thessalonians 1 - Audio and Written Bible | Bible Hub 2 Thessalonians follows, Paul's continued letter, with more books and translations of the Old and New Testament. https://biblehub.com/audio/1_thessalonians/1
Book of 1 Thessalonians | Guide with Key Information and Resources https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-1-thessalonians/
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Especially important for modern times
This article explains many of the “natural signs, spiritual signs, sociological signs, technological signs, and political signs,” foretold in bible prophecy coming to pass that indicates the end of the age and Jesus Christ's promised return, a time foretold to include various and increasing environmental calamities, plagues, moral decline, wars, earthquakes, famines, growing governmental dominance/deception ("with all power, signs, and lying wonders," 2 Thessalonians 2:9), and how to prepare. https://www.gotquestions.org/living-in-the-end-times.html
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
