Crucifixion – Faith & Reason Nexus

October 21, 2026

Was the Temple Curtain Torn Before or After Jesus’ Death?

Another difference in the Gospel accounts concerns the timing of the tearing of the temple curtain during the crucifixion of Jesus. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all mention this event, but the order in which Luke presents it appears slightly different from the other two accounts. In Matthew 27:50–51, Jesus cries out loudly and gives up… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Biblical Chronology, Crucifixion, dailyprompt, Death of Jesus, Gospel Differences, Jesus’ Final Words, Luke 23, Mark 15, Matthew 27, New Testament Studies, Temple Curtain

August 17, 2024

Fifteen Things Done to Christ

SPAT in His face – Matthew 27:30 BUFFETED His cheeks – Matthew 26:67 BOUND His hands – Matthew 27:22 SCOURGED His body – Matthew 27:26 STRIPPED His body – Matthew 27:28 LACERATED His head – Matthew 27:29 PLUCKED off His beard – Isaiah 50:6 TOOK AWAY His garments – Mark 15:24 MOCKED His person –… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Abandonment, Beatings, Betrayal, Crown of Thorns, Crucifixion, Denial, Humiliation, Mockery, Piercing, Rejection, Scourging, Spitting, Suffering, Trial

July 6, 2024

Jesus’ Last Week – The Passion Week

Saturday: Arrives at Bethany (John 12:1) and attends a supper prepared for Him. Sunday: Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, with crowds shouting “Hosanna.” He weeps over Jerusalem. Monday: Withers the fig tree and conducts the second cleansing of the Temple. Tuesday: Spends His last day in the Temple, facing challenges to His authority… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Crucifixion, Gethsemane, Last supper, Trial, Triumphant entry