Grietje Commelin 
For many people, “hope” is something positive but also something uncertain. If we hope for something, we are not sure whether it will happen. However, the Bible teaches us that there is a source of hope that is absolutely certain and trustworthy: God’s character and God’s promises. We collected 10 quotes[1] to show you what … Lees meer
“Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” (Matthew 28:5-6) Early on Sunday morning, some women go to Jesus’ tomb. They expect to find his dead body there, but an angel tells them that Jesus is not there, … Lees meer
“And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud and laid it in his own new tomb.” (Matthew 27:59-60) After Jesus has died, one of his followers takes care of his body. He gets permission from the officials to bury it, after the soldiers have checked that Jesus is really dead. … Lees meer
Christians all over the world celebrate “Good Friday”, the Friday just before Easter. On this day, we remember and commemorate how Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross. This Friday is both the most horrible and the most glorious moment in human history. Some background information Jewish religious leaders had decided that Jesus should … Lees meer
“And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit.” (Matthew 27:50) After hours of intense suffering, Jesus died. Not because He had no choice, but willingly. Jesus yielded up his spirit. Like He had said before, He laid down his life of his own accord (John 10:18). Matthew just tells … Lees meer
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46) Jesus and the Father are one (e.g. John 10:30). They have been one from eternity, living in intimate and loving unity. But in this moment … Lees meer
“Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour” (Matthew 27:45) Jesus’ crucifixion was the darkest hour of history. Literally, as at midday there were three hours of darkness over all the land. And also figuratively, as Satan seemed to triumph and the Son of God seemed to … Lees meer
“Those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, ‘… If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.’” (Matthew 27:39-40) Jesus was widely known for his miracles. He had healed many ill people, He had cast out demons, He had fed thousands of people with just five loafs of … Lees meer
“Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let him be crucified!” (Matthew 27:22) Crucifixion was invented by the Romans as a way to kill their worst criminals. The Roman orator Cicero calls it “a most cruel and disgusting punishment”. It caused a slow, painful and humiliating death. It … Lees meer