Life of Christ Day 19

Day 19

Jesus washing the Apostles feet 226

John 13:1-17

GAP 226

After Jesus and His apostles finished eating the passover meal, he began to wash the disciples’ feet. This custom of hospitality was usually performed by the lowest level of servants. Peter objected and said Jesus did not need to wash his feet.  Jesus told him, “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.  16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him."

Life of Christ Day 20

Day 20

Jesus Prays in gethsemane

GAP 227

Jesus went to Gethsemane with His disciples.  He instructed them, “Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder” (Matthew 26:36).  Jesus fell to the ground and prayed, “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (Matthew 26:39)  An angel from heaven appeared and strengthened Jesus.  He found his apostles were asleep.  He said, “Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.” (Matthew 26:44-45)

Life of Christ Day 21

Day 21

In America  3 Days of Darkness

3 Nephi 8:20-10:9

“And it came to pass that there was thick darkness upon all the face of the land, insomuch that the inhabitants thereof who had not fallen could feel the vapor of darkness. . .it did last for the space of three days. . . and there was great mourning and howling and weeping among all the people continually. . .And there was a voice heard. . crying, O all ye that are spared. . .will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?”

Life of Christ Day 22

DAY 22

The Crucifixion

GAP #230

Jesus was taken to a hill called Golgotha or Calvary to be crucified.  Roman soldiers nailed His hands and feet to a cross and raised it between two thieves.

At noonday, about three hours after Jesus was nailed to the cross, darkness spread across the land.  About three hours later, Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46).

Jesus had to know how the rest of humankind—us, all of us—would feel when we did commit such sins. For His Atonement to be infinite and eternal, He had to feel what it was like to die not only physically but spiritually, to sense what it was like to have the divine Spirit withdraw, leaving one feeling totally, abjectly, hopelessly alone. (Elder Holland “None were with Him” April 2009)

Having accomplished His mission, Jesus exclaimed, “It is finished” (John 19:30  “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.”

 

Life of Christ day 23

Day 23

Jesus visited In America  

GAP #

3 Ne 11:1-26

Day 23

After the darkness, people went to the temple and “were also conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom the sign had been given concerning his death.”  They heard a voice from heaven and “it did pierce them. . to the center. . and did cause their hearts to burn.”

Jesus descended, wearing a white robe “and spake unto the people, saying:

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.”

Life of Christ #24

Day 24

Mary and the Resurrected Lord

GAP #233

Mary Magdalene found Jesus’ tomb empty on the third day after His death.  She turned and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not recognize Him.  She thought he was the gardener or caretaker and said, “Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou has laid him, and I will take him away (John 20:15)

Jesus said “Mary.”  She turned and recognized Him and cried, “Rabboni” which means Master (John 20:16)

25 Days of Christ #25

My friend told me that every December she does a timeline of the life of Christ, complete with pictures.  I did it a couple years ago and it was really cool.  I learned/reviewed a lot.  I'm going to do it again this year, but a shorter version of each day.  I'm also going to go backwards so the story and picture of the Savior's birth will be on Christmas.   Just in case you are interested, I will post each day on the blog (hopefully)

Day 25

The Second Coming

GAP # 238

As Jesus Christ ascended into heaven at the completion of His mortal ministry, two angels declared to His Apostles, "This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1:11).

Jesus Christ ascended into heaven at the completion of His mortal ministry, two angels declared to His Apostles, "This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1:11)