There was a thief on each side of Jesus. These two were also being crucified for stealing, but Jesus hadn't done anything to deserve crucifixion.
The 'thief' wasn't 'standing next to Jesus', he was hanging on a torture device next to him. Actually, the Bible says that there were two robbers being executed on both sides of Jesus, for crimes they had committed(Matthew 27:38) (Luke 23:32-43), as was prophesied (Isaiah 53:12)
Two disciples next to Jesus could refer to Peter and John, who were often mentioned as being close to Jesus during his ministry. Another pair often mentioned together are James and John, known as the "sons of thunder."
In the Gospels, Jesus tells Peter the night before the Crucifixion that Peter would deny knowing him three times, before the cock crowed the next morning. On the third denial, "the cock crew", and Peter realizes Jesus had been right.
Only John's Gospel mentions the legs of the other two condemned men being broken, making it clear that Jesus was only speared, with no bones broken. The Gospel explains that Jesus had already died, so it was not necesary to break his legs. The author of Johnwas making a comparison between Jesus and the Paschal lamb of Judaism, even changing the date of the crucifixion to occur on the day of the Passover, instead of the day after. Jews believe that the sacrificial lamb must be perfect and with no bones broken.
"The cross" typically refers to the Christian symbol representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while "a cross" can refer to any object or structure that intersects at right angles, such as two lines or beams crossing each other.
After Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples were in hiding and feeling fearful. They were unsure of what to do next and were grieving the loss of Jesus.
The presence of the thief on the cross next to Jesus in the crucifixion narrative symbolizes redemption and forgiveness. It shows that even in his final moments, Jesus offers salvation to those who repent and believe in him. The thief's acceptance of Jesus as the Son of God demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace and mercy.
The Last Supper refers to the last meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his betrayal by Judas later that night and his crucifixion the next day. It is also famous because it was at the Last Supper that Jesus instituted the tradition of the Eucharist.
The 'thief' wasn't 'standing next to Jesus', he was hanging on a torture device next to him. Actually, the Bible says that there were two robbers being executed on both sides of Jesus, for crimes they had committed(Matthew 27:38) (Luke 23:32-43), as was prophesied (Isaiah 53:12)
The apostle called the beloved disciple by Jesus was the disciple John, who was the youngest of all the disciples. And also died last , as ,many were killed. before theoir time John sat with Jesus on the table next to Jesus.
Two disciples next to Jesus could refer to Peter and John, who were often mentioned as being close to Jesus during his ministry. Another pair often mentioned together are James and John, known as the "sons of thunder."
In the Gospels, Jesus tells Peter the night before the Crucifixion that Peter would deny knowing him three times, before the cock crowed the next morning. On the third denial, "the cock crew", and Peter realizes Jesus had been right.
Only John's Gospel mentions the legs of the other two condemned men being broken, making it clear that Jesus was only speared, with no bones broken. The Gospel explains that Jesus had already died, so it was not necesary to break his legs. The author of Johnwas making a comparison between Jesus and the Paschal lamb of Judaism, even changing the date of the crucifixion to occur on the day of the Passover, instead of the day after. Jews believe that the sacrificial lamb must be perfect and with no bones broken.
After the death of Jesus , and the forty years, the disciples went in all ways, following Jesus s command to go and tell the good news o the people.
Two crosses side by side in Christian symbolism typically represent the crucifixion of Jesus Christ alongside the repentant thief who was crucified next to him. This symbolizes forgiveness, redemption, and the promise of salvation for all believers.
34 AD The actual year is 30 A.D. Because a full moon has to occur on a Friday. By tracking the full moon the only dates for a Friday full moon are in 28 & 30 A.D. Then the next time full moon on a Friday is not until 35 A.D. We know from Gospels that Jesus was around 33-1/2 years old at the time of his crucifixion and was born before death of Herod just before Passover in 4 B.C. Putting his crucifixion nearer 28 & 30 A.D.
When peole wanted Jesus to be King after the Fish and loaves story, Jesus retreated up the side of the mountain to get away. He did not want to upset Herod as much as he already had. Jesus walked up the mountain and said to his disciples to dismiss the people from the deserted place where they were staying.