On the first resurrection day, Jesus’ own disciples believed that he was raised as they remembered his words, understood the Scriptures, and broke bread together.

Jesus’ sayings reveal the meaning of his death on the cross, and some who witnessed it got the message.

God used the sinful actions of humans to fulfill his will to provide the innocent one to take the place of the guilty.

As one of his disciples betrayed him and the others slept, Jesus wrestled in prayer to submit to his Father’s will and overcome his adversary.

Jesus demonstrated true greatness by taking the place of a servant in his life and in his death.

On the night he was betrayed, Jesus gave new meaning to the Passover in a meal that he gave to participants in the New Covenant.

Jesus foretold of the the coming deceivers, the coming persecution, the coming destruction of Jerusalem, the coming of the Son of Man, and the coming challenges.

In a series of verbal skirmishes with religious leaders, Jesus showed who we are and how we should live as the image of God and children of the resurrection.

Because they questioned and rejected Jesus’ authority, the chief priests were removed from their post and replaced by others from all the nations.

As Jesus finally approached Jerusalem, he admonished the leaders and affirmed his mission.