{"id":903,"date":"2012-04-05T09:07:02","date_gmt":"2012-04-05T06:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jwforum.net\/news\/2012\/04\/05\/reliving-jesus-last-days-on-earth\/"},"modified":"2022-03-13T15:16:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-13T12:16:34","slug":"reliving-jesus-last-days-on-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jwforum.net\/portal\/reliving-jesus-last-days-on-earth\/","title":{"rendered":"Reliving Jesus\u2019 Last Days on Earth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IT IS the seventh day of the Jewish month Nisan in the year 33 C.E. Imagine that you are observing events in the Roman province of Judea. Leaving Jericho and its lush foliage, Jesus Christ and his disciples are trudging up a dusty, twisting road. Many other travelers are also on their way up to Jerusalem for the annual Passover celebration. However, more than this tiring climb is on the minds of Christ\u2019s disciples.<\/div>\n
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The Jews have been yearning for a Messiah who can bring relief from the Roman yoke. Many believe Jesus of Nazareth to be that long-awaited Savior. For three and a half years, he has been speaking about God\u2019s Kingdom. He has cured the sick and fed the hungry. Yes, he has brought comfort to the people. But the religious leaders are chafing under Jesus\u2019 burning denunciation of them and are desperate to have him killed. Yet, there he is, walking purposefully up the parched road in front of his disciples.\u2014Mark 10:32.<\/div>\n
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As the sun dips behind the Mount of Olives up ahead, Jesus and his companions reach the village of Bethany, where they will spend the next six nights. There to welcome them are their beloved friends Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. The evening provides cool relief from the hot journey and marks the start of the Sabbath of Nisan 8.\u2014John 12:1, 2.<\/div>\n
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Nisan 9<\/strong><\/div>\n
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After the Sabbath, Jerusalem is abuzz with activity. Thousands of visitors have already converged on the city for the Passover. But the noisy commotion we hear is more than usual for this time of the year. Inquisitive crowds are rushing down narrow streets to the city\u2019s gateways. As they shove their way out of the congested gates, what a sight greets them! Many jubilant people are making their way down the Mount of Olives on the road from Bethphage. (Luke 19:37) What is the meaning of all of this?<\/div>\n
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Look! Jesus of Nazareth comes riding on the colt of an ass. People spread garments out on the road ahead of him. Others wave freshly cut palm branches and joyfully shout: \u201cBlessed is he that comes in Jehovah\u2019s name, even the king of Israel!\u201d\u2014John 12:12-15.<\/div>\n
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As the crowd nears Jerusalem, Jesus looks at the city and is deeply moved. He begins weeping, and we hear him foretelling that this city will be destroyed. When Jesus arrives at the temple a short time later, he teaches the crowds and cures blind and lame people who come to him.\u2014Matthew 21:14; Luke 19:41-44, 47.<\/div>\n
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This does not go unnoticed by the chief priests and the scribes. How vexed they are to see the marvelous things Jesus does and the jubilation of the crowds! Unable to conceal their indignation, the Pharisees demand: \u201cTeacher, rebuke your disciples.\u201d \u201cI tell you,\u201d Jesus replies, \u201cIf these remained silent, the stones would cry out.\u201d Before departing, Jesus notes the commercial activities in the temple.\u2014Luke 19:39, 40; Matthew 21:15, 16; Mark 11:11.<\/div>\n
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Nisan 10<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jesus arrives at the temple early. Yesterday, he could not help but be incensed at the gross commercialization of the worship of his Father, Jehovah God. With great fervor, therefore, he begins throwing out those buying and selling in the temple. Then he overturns the tables of the greedy money changers and the benches of those selling doves. \u201cIt is written,\u201d Jesus exclaims, \u201c\u2018My house will be called a house of prayer,\u2019 but you are making it a cave of robbers.\u201d\u2014Matthew 21:12, 13.<\/div>\n
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The chief priests, the scribes, and the principal men cannot stand Jesus\u2019 actions and public teaching. How they ache to kill him! But they are stymied by the crowd because the people are astounded by Jesus\u2019 teaching and they keep \u201changing onto him to hear him.\u201d (Luke 19:47, 48) As evening approaches, Jesus and his companions enjoy the pleasant walk back to Bethany for a good night\u2019s rest.<\/div>\n
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Nisan 11<\/strong><\/div>\n
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It is early in the morning, and Jesus and his disciples are already on their way over the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem. As they arrive at the temple, the chief priests and the older men are quick to confront Jesus. Fresh on their minds is his action against the money changers and the traders in the temple. His enemies venomously demand: \u201cBy what authority do you do these things? And who gave you this authority?\u201d \u201cI, also, will ask you one thing,\u201d Jesus counters. \u201cIf you tell it to me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things: The baptism by John, from what source was it? From heaven or from men?\u201d Huddling together, the opponents reason: \u201cIf we say, \u2018From heaven,\u2019 he will say to us, \u2018Why, then, did you not believe him?\u2019 If, though, we say, \u2018From men,\u2019 we have the crowd to fear, for they all hold John as a prophet.\u201d Stumped, they weakly answer: \u201cWe do not know.\u201d Jesus calmly responds: \u201cNeither am I telling you by what authority I do these things.\u201d\u2014Matthew 21:23-27.<\/div>\n
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Jesus\u2019 enemies now try to trap him into saying something for which they can have him arrested. \u201cIs it lawful,\u201d they ask, \u201cto pay head tax to Caesar or not?\u201d \u201cShow me the head tax coin,\u201d Jesus retorts. He asks: \u201cWhose image and inscription is this?\u201d \u201cCaesar\u2019s,\u201d they say. Confounding them, Jesus states clearly for all to hear: \u201cPay back, therefore, Caesar\u2019s things to Caesar, but God\u2019s things to God.\u201d\u2014Matthew 22:15-22.<\/div>\n
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Having silenced his enemies with irrefutable argumentation, Jesus now goes on the offensive before the crowds and his disciples. Listen as he fearlessly denounces the scribes and the Pharisees. \u201cDo not do according to their deeds,\u201d he says, \u201cfor they say but do not perform.\u201d Boldly, he pronounces a series of woes on them, identifying them as blind guides and hypocrites. \u201cSerpents, offspring of vipers,\u201d Jesus says, \u201chow are you to flee from the judgment of Gehenna?\u201d\u2014Matthew 23:1-33.<\/div>\n
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These scathing denunciations do not mean that Jesus is blind to the good points of others. Later, he sees people drop money into the temple treasury chests. How touching to observe a needy widow drop in her entire means of living\u2014two small coins worth very little! With warm appreciation, Jesus points out that, in effect, she has dropped in far more than all who made lavish contributions \u201cout of their surplus.\u201d In his tender compassion, Jesus deeply appreciates whatever a person is able to do.\u2014Luke 21:1-4.<\/div>\n
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Jesus is now leaving the temple for the last time. Some of his disciples remark on its magnificence, that it is \u201cadorned with fine stones and dedicated things.\u201d To their surprise, Jesus replies: \u201cThe days will come in which not a stone upon a stone will be left here and not be thrown down.\u201d (Luke 21:5, 6) As the apostles follow Jesus out of the congested city, they wonder what he could possibly mean.<\/div>\n
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Well, a little later Jesus and his apostles sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Mount of Olives. As they take in the splendid view of Jerusalem and the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew seek clarification of Jesus\u2019 startling prediction. \u201cTell us,\u201d they say, \u201cWhen will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?\u201d\u2014Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3, 4.<\/div>\n
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In reply the Master Teacher gives a truly remarkable prophecy. He predicts severe wars, earthquakes, food shortages, and pestilences. Jesus also foretells that the good news of the Kingdom will be preached throughout the earth. \u201cThen,\u201d he warns, \u201cthere will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world\u2019s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.\u201d\u2014Matthew 24:7, 14, 21; Luke 21:10, 11.<\/div>\n
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The four apostles listen attentively as Jesus discusses other aspects of \u2018the sign of his presence.\u2019 He emphasizes the need to \u201ckeep on the watch.\u201d Why? \u201cBecause,\u201d says he, \u201cyou do not know on what day your Lord is coming.\u201d\u2014Matthew 24:42; Mark 13:33, 35, 37.<\/div>\n
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This has been an unforgettable day for Jesus and his apostles. It is, in fact, the last day of Jesus\u2019 public ministry before his arrest, trial, and execution. Since it is getting late, they start walking back the short distance over the hill to Bethany.<\/div>\n
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Nisan 12 and 13<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jesus spends Nisan 12 quietly with his disciples. He realizes that the religious leaders desperately want to kill him, and he does not want them to hinder his Passover celebration the following evening. (Mark 14:1, 2) The next day, Nisan 13, people are busy making final arrangements for the Passover. Early in the afternoon, Jesus sends Peter and John to prepare the Passover for them in an upper room in Jerusalem. (Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:8) A little before sundown, Jesus and the other ten apostles meet them there for their last Passover celebration.<\/div>\n
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Nisan 14, After Sundown<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jerusalem is shrouded in the soft light of dusk as the full moon rises over the Mount of Olives. In a large furnished room, Jesus and the 12 are reclining at a prepared table. \u201cI have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer,\u201d he says. (Luke 22:14, 15) After a while the apostles are surprised to see Jesus get up and put his outer garments to one side. Taking a towel and a basin of water, he begins washing their feet. What an unforgettable lesson in humble service!\u2014John 13:2-15.<\/div>\n
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However, Jesus knows that one of these men\u2014Judas Iscariot\u2014has already arranged to betray him to the religious leaders. Understandably, he becomes very distressed. \u201cOne of you will betray me,\u201d he reveals. The apostles are highly grieved at this. (Matthew 26:21, 22) After celebrating the Passover, Jesus tells Judas: \u201cWhat you are doing get done more quickly.\u201d\u2014John 13:27.<\/div>\n
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Once Judas has left, Jesus introduces a meal to commemorate his impending death. He takes a loaf of the unleavened bread, expresses thanks in prayer, breaks it, and instructs the 11 to partake. \u201cThis means my body,\u201d he says, \u201cwhich is to be given in your behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.\u201d He then takes a cup of red wine. After saying a blessing, he passes the cup to them, telling them to drink out of it. Jesus adds: \u201cThis means my \u2018blood of the covenant,\u2019 which is to be poured out in behalf of many for forgiveness of sins.\u201d\u2014Luke 22:19, 20; Matthew 26:26-28.<\/div>\n
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During that momentous evening, Jesus teaches his faithful apostles many valuable lessons, and among these the importance of brotherly love. (John 13:34, 35) He assures them that they will receive a \u201chelper,\u201d the holy spirit. It will bring back to their minds all the things he has told them. (John 14:26) Later in the evening, they must be very encouraged to hear Jesus say a fervent prayer in their behalf. (John, chapter 17) After singing songs of praise, they leave the upper room and follow Jesus out into the cool late-night air.<\/div>\n
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Crossing the Kidron Valley, Jesus and his apostles make their way to one of their favorite places, the garden of Gethsemane. (John 18:1, 2) While his apostles wait, Jesus goes a short distance away to pray. His emotional stress is more than words can describe as he earnestly petitions God for help. (Luke 22:44) The very thought of the reproach that would be heaped on his dear heavenly Father if he failed is agonizing to the extreme.<\/div>\n
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Jesus has barely finished praying when Judas Iscariot arrives with a crowd carrying swords, clubs, and torches. \u201cGood day, Rabbi!\u201d says Judas, kissing Jesus tenderly. This is the signal for the men to arrest Jesus. All of a sudden, Peter slashes out with his sword and cuts off an ear of the high priest\u2019s slave. \u201cReturn your sword to its place,\u201d says Jesus as he heals the man\u2019s ear. \u201cAll those who take the sword will perish by the sword.\u201d\u2014Matthew 26:47-52.<\/div>\n
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Everything happens so fast! Jesus is arrested and bound. In fear and confusion, the apostles abandon their Master and flee. Jesus is led away to Annas, the former high priest. Then he is taken to Caiaphas, the present high priest, to be tried. In the early hours of the morning, the Sanhedrin falsely charges Jesus with blasphemy. Next, Caiaphas has him taken to Roman governor Pontius Pilate. He sends Jesus to Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee. Herod and his guards mock Jesus. Then he is sent back to Pilate. Jesus\u2019 innocence is confirmed by Pilate. But the Jewish religious leaders pressure him to condemn Jesus to death. After considerable verbal and physical abuse, Jesus is taken out to Golgotha where he is mercilessly nailed to a torture stake and suffers an agonizing death.\u2014Mark 14:50\u201315:39; Luke 23:4-25.<\/div>\n
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It would have been the greatest tragedy in history if Jesus\u2019 death had brought a permanent end to his life. Happily, that was not the case. On Nisan 16, 33 C.E., his disciples were amazed to find that he had been raised from the dead. In time, more than 500 people were able to verify that Jesus was again alive. And 40 days after his resurrection, a group of faithful followers saw him ascend to heaven.\u2014Acts 1:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8.<\/div>\n
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Jesus\u2019 Life and You<\/strong><\/div>\n
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How does this affect you\u2014indeed, all of us? Well, Jesus\u2019 ministry, death, and resurrection magnify Jehovah God and are crucial to the outworking of His grand purpose. (Colossians 1:18-20) They are of vital importance to us in that we can have our sins forgiven on the basis of Jesus\u2019 sacrifice and can thus have a personal relationship with Jehovah God.\u2014John 14:6; 1 John 2:1, 2.<\/div>\n
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Even mankind\u2019s dead are affected. Jesus\u2019 resurrection opens the way to bring them back to life in God\u2019s promised Paradise earth. (Luke 23:39-43; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22) If you want to know more about such matters, we invite you to attend the Memorial of Christ\u2019s death on April 11, 1998, at a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses in your area.<\/div>\n
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JESUS had ample reason to say that greedy merchants had turned God\u2019s temple into \u201ca cave of robbers.\u201d (Matthew 21:12, 13) To pay the temple tax, Jews and proselytes from other lands had to exchange their foreign money for acceptable currency. In his book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, Alfred Edersheim explains that money changers used to set up their businesses in the provinces on Adar 15, a month before Passover. Beginning on Adar 25, they moved into the temple area in Jerusalem to capitalize on the tremendous influx of Jews and proselytes. Dealers ran a thriving business, charging a fee for every piece of money exchanged. Jesus\u2019 reference to them as robbers suggests that their fees were so excessive that they were, in effect, extorting money from the poor.<\/div>\n
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The Last Days of Jesus\u2019 Human Life<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Nisan 33 C.E. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Events \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Greatest Man*<\/div>\n
\u00a07 Friday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jesus and his disciples travel \u00a0 \u00a0 101, par. 1<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0from Jericho to Jerusalem<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Nisan 7 corresponds to Sunday,<\/div>\n
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\u00a08 Friday evening \u00a0 Jesus and his disciples arrive at \u00a0101,<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bethany; Sabbath starts \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0pars. 2-4<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0Saturday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sabbath (Monday, April 6, 1998) \u00a0 \u00a0101, par. 4<\/div>\n
\u00a09 Saturday evening Meal with Simon the leper; Mary \u00a0 \u00a0101,<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0anoints Jesus with nard; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 pars. 5-9<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0many come from Jerusalem to see<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Triumphal entry into Jerusalem;<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0teaches in temple \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0102<\/div>\n
10 Monday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Early trip into Jerusalem; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 103, 104<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0cleanses temple; Jehovah speaks<\/div>\n
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11 Tuesday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In Jerusalem, teaches at temple \u00a0 \u00a0105 to 112,<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0future presence<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bethany; Judas arranges betrayal \u00a0 pars. 2-4<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Passover in Jerusalem; Jesus and \u00a0 par. 5 to<\/div>\n
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14 Thursday evening Passover celebration; Jesus washes 113,<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0After midnight \u00a0 Betrayal and arrest in garden of \u00a0 118 to 120<\/div>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0Friday sunrise \u00a0 Before Sanhedrin again; to Pilate, 121 to<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 to sunset \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0then Herod, then back to Pilate; \u00a0 127,<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0sentenced to death; impaled; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 par. 7<\/div>\n
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15 Saturday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sabbath; Pilate permits guards \u00a0 \u00a0 127,<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0for Jesus\u2019 grave \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 pars. 8-10<\/div>\n
16 Sunday \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jesus resurrected \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0128<\/div>\n
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* Listed here are numbers identifying chapters in the book The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived. For a chart containing the detailed Scriptural references for Jesus\u2019 final ministry, see \u201cAll Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial,\u201d page 290. These books are published by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.<\/div>\n
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