Jesus predicts His death
The Parable of the Wicked Vine Growers: The Rejected Son and the Cornerstone (Luke 20:9–19)
In Luke 20:9–19, Jesus tells the Parable of the Wicked Vine Growers, exposing the religious leaders’ rejection of God’s prophets and predicting His own rejection, death, and ultimate victory.
Jesus Predicts His Death: Identity Revealed, Commitment Required (Luke 9:21–27)
In Luke 9:21–27, Jesus predicts His death and calls His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross. This moment reveals that understanding who Jesus is leads to a costly but transformative commitment.
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection (Again): Learning to Grieve with Hope
In Matthew 17:22–23, Jesus foretells His death and resurrection to His disciples, sharing profound insights into the events that are to come. When truth is hard, hope must be louder, much like Jesus did when He told of His approaching sacrifice and His subsequent triumph over death. In Matthew 17:22–23, Jesus again reveals the destiny […]
Jesus Predicts His Death: The Plan We Must Not Resist
Matthew 16:21–23 provides the narrative where Jesus predicts His death, marking a pivotal moment in the scripture. Jesus didn’t hide the cost of redemption—He revealed it boldly as part of when Jesus predicts His death. Immediately after Peter’s bold confession, Jesus shifts the conversation to the painful reality of His mission: suffering, death, and resurrection. This is the […]