Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

John 12.12. On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

13. Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

JESUS Sends the Disciples to Borrow a Donkey

Matthew 21. 1. [1]And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage[2] , unto the mount of Olives, then sent JESUS two disciples,[3]

AΩ 2. Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find a donkey[4] tied, and a colt with her (whereon [5]never man sat) : loose them, and bring them unto me.

3. And if any man say ought unto you, (Why[6] do ye loose him )ye shall say, The LORD hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

4. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

AΩ 5. Tell ye the daughter of Sion, (Fear not, daughter of Sion)[7] Behold, thy King cometh unto thee[8], meek, and sitting upon a donkey, and a colt the he-foal of a donkey.[9]

Matthew 21. 6. And the disciples went, and did as JESUS commanded them…

Mark 11.4. And they went their way, and found the colt[10] tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

5. And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

Mark 11.6. And they said unto them even as JESUS had commanded: and they let them go.

7. And they brought the colt to JESUS, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

(Matthew 21.7 they set him thereon.)

May 2

The Multitude Cries Hosanna to the SON of David

Matthew 21. 8. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the (palm[11]) trees[12], and strawed them in the way.

AΩ 9. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the SON of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the LORD;[13]

( Blessed be the Kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the LORD)[14] Hosanna in the highest.

John 12.12. On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that JESUS was coming to Jerusalem,

AΩ 13. Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the LORD.

Luke 19. 36. And as He went, they spread their clothes in the way.

37. And when He was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise GOD with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

AΩ 38. Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the LORD: peace in Heaven, and glory in

the highest.

May 3

The Disciples Do Not Understand

AΩ John 12. 16. These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when JESUS was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

17. The people therefore that was with him when He called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

18. For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

19. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

Pharisees Object

Luke 19. 39. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master[15], rebuke thy disciples[16].

The Stones Would Praise Him

AΩ Luke 19.40. And He answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

May 4

JESUS Weeps Over Jerusalem

AΩ Luke 19.41. And when He was come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it,

42. Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

AΩ Luke 19.43. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

AΩ 44. And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation[17].[18]

May 5

Temple Cleansed the Second Time

Spring 30 AD, Sunday, Bethany to Jerusalem

Matthew 21.10-19, Mark 11.12-18, Luke 19.45-48

AΩ Jeremiah 7.11. Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the LORD.

Matthew 21. 10. And when He was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

11. And the multitude said, This is JESUS the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

AΩ Mark 11. 15. And they come to Jerusalem[19]: and JESUS went into the[20] temple [21], and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

16. And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.

17. And He taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

AΩ Matthew 21.14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

Mark 11.18. And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy[22] him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. (were very attentive to Him)[23]

Matthew 21. 15. And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the SON of David; they were sore displeased,

AΩ 16. And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And JESUS saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings[24] thou hast perfected praise?

17. And He left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and He lodged there.

May 6

Fig Tree Cursed- Nothing but Leaves

Matthew 21.18. Now in the morning as He returned into the city, He hungered.

AΩ 19. And when He saw a fig tree in the way, He came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, (for the time of figs was not yet)[25] and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever.

Mark 11. 14 No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.

Mark 11.19. And when even was come, He went out of the city. 20. And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.

AΩ Matthew 21.19 And presently the fig tree withered away. 20. And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

Mark 11. 21. And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master[26], behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. 22. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

May 7

Faith Moves Mountains, Gets Prayers Answered

AΩ Matthew 21.21. JESUS answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; (and shall not doubt in his heart , but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.[27] ) it shall be done.

AΩ 22. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.[28]

Mark 11. 25. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

26. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Luke 19. 47. And He taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief (priests[29]) of the people sought to destroy him, (for they feared Him)[30] 48. And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. ( were astonished at His doctrine[31])

May 8

Some Confess, Some Deny CHRIST

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

John 12.20-50

Sirs, We Would See JESUS

John 12. 20. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

21. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see JESUS.

22. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell JESUS.

AΩ 23. And JESUS answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the SON of man should be glorified.

24. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

May 9

Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers

AΩ John 12. 25. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

AΩ 26. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my FATHER honour.

May 10

The Voice of GOD from HEAVEN

AΩ John 12. 27. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? FATHER, save me from this hour[32]: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

AΩ 28. FATHER, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from HEAVEN, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

29. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

AΩ 30. JESUS answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

31. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

May 11

If I Be Lifted Up

AΩ John 12. 32. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

33. This He said, signifying what death He should die.

34. The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that CHRIST abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The SON of man must be lifted up? who is this SON of man?

35. Then JESUS said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

36. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake JESUS, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

37. But though He had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

AΩ 38. That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, LORD, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the LORD been revealed?[33]

John 12. 39. Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

AΩ 40. He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them[34].

41. These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

May 12

Why Some Believers Do Not Confess CHRIST

Fear of Being Expelled from the Synagogue

John 12. 42. Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

Love of the Praise of Men

John 12.43. For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of GOD.

AΩ 44. JESUS cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

AΩ 45. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

AΩ 46. I AM come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

47. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

AΩ John 12.48. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

AΩ 49. For I have not spoken of myself; but the FATHER which sent me, He gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

AΩ 50. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the FATHER said unto me, so I speak.

May 13

The Sanhedrin Challenge JESUS:

JESUS Challenges Them

Spring, 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

Matthew 21. 23- 22.14, Mark 11.27- 12.12, Luke 20.19

Isaiah 5. 1. Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: 2. And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.

The Sanhedrin Challenge JESUS' Authority

Mark 11. 27. And they come again to Jerusalem: and as He was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,

28. And say unto him, [35]By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority[36] to do these things?[37]

JESUS Challenges the Sanhedrin

Matthew 21.24. And JESUS answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority[38] I do these things.[39]

25. The baptism of John, whence was it? from Heaven, [40]or of men?[41] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From Heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe[42] him?[43]

26. But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people[44]; for all hold John as a prophet.[45]

27. And they answered JESUS, and said, We cannot tell.[46] And He said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority[47] I do these things.[48]

May 14

Parable of the Two Sons Confronts the Sanhedrin with Their Rejection of the Truth

Matthew 21. 28. But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, son, go work to day in my vineyard.

29. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.

30. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

AΩ 31. Whether of them twain did the will of his father ? They say unto him, The first. JESUS saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of GOD before you.

32. For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

May 15

The Wicked Husbandmen Depicts the Sanhedrin

Matthew[49] 21.33. Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress [50]in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country (for a long time)[51]:

Matthew 21.34. And when the time of the fruit drew near (at the season) [52], he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.[53]

35. And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.[54]

(and sent him away empty).

Mark 12. 4.[55] And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled[56].

5. And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

Mark 12. 6. Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved[57], he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.[58]

7. But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.[59]

8. And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.[60]

9. What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do?[61] he will come and (miserably) [62] destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. (which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. )[63]

Luke 20.16. And when they heard it, they said, GOD forbid.

May 16

The Stone Which the Builder's Rejected

AΩ Matthew 21. 42. JESUS saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected[64], the same is become the head of the corner:[65] this is the LORD'S doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?[66]

AΩ 43. Therefore say I unto you, The Kingdom of GOD shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

AΩ 44. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.[67]

45. And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that He spake of them.[68]

46. But when they sought to lay hands on him,[69] they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Mark 12.12 and they left him, and went their way.

May 17

Invitation to the Marriage Feast-

Go Out into the Highways and Hedges

Matthew 22. 1. And JESUS answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

AΩ 2. The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

3. And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

4. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

5. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

6. And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

7. But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

8. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

9. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

10. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.

11. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

12. And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

13. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

14. For many are called, but few are chosen.

May 18

The Pharisees Try to Trip JESUS Up by the Question of Taxes or Tribute to Caesar

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

Matthew 22.15-22, Mark 12.13-17, Luke 20. 20-26

Matthew 22 15. Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

Luke 20.20. And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

May 19

Render unto Caesar that which Is Caesar's

Matthew 22. 16. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, (to catch him in his words) [70]saying, Master[71], we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of GOD in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Matthew 22. 17. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar[72], or not?[73](Shall we give or not?)[74]

18. But JESUS perceived their wickedness[75] (hypocrisy)[76], and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites[77]?

19. Shew me the tribute money (penny[78])[79]. And they brought unto him a penny[80].

20. And He saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?[81]

AΩ 21. They say unto him, Caesar's[82]. Then saith He unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things [83]which are Caesar's; and unto GOD the things that are GOD's.[84]

22. When they had heard these words, they marvelled, (and held their peace) [85]and left him, and went their way.

May 20

Sadducees Question the Resurrection

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

Matthew 22.23-33, Mark 12.18-27, Luke 20. 27-40

Exodus 3. 6. Moreover he said, I AM the GOD of thy FATHER, the GOD of Abraham, the GOD of Isaac, and the GOD of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon GOD.

Matthew 22. 23.[86] The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection[87], and asked him,[88]

24. Saying, Master[89], Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.[90]

Matthew 22. 25. Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:

26. Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.[91]

27. And last of all the woman died also.

28. Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.[92]

29. JESUS answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of GOD.[93]

AΩ 30. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of GOD in Heaven.

Luke 20.34. And JESUS answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

35. But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

AΩ 36. Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels[94]; and are the children of GOD, being the children of the resurrection.

Matthew 22. 31. But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read (in the Book of Moses) [95]that which was spoken unto you by GOD, (how in the bush GOD spake unto him)[96] saying,

AΩ Matthew 22. 32. I am the GOD of Abraham, and the GOD of Isaac, and the GOD of Jacob? GOD is not the GOD of the dead, but of the living. (for all live unto Him)[97]

Mark 12.27 …ye therefore do greatly err.

Matthew 22. 33. And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine[98].

Luke 20. 39. Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master[99], thou hast well said.

40. And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

A Lawyer Questions JESUS about the Greatest Commandment

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

Matthew 22.34-40, Mark 12. 28-34

May 21

The Great Commandment

Matthew 22. 33. And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

34. But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

Matthew 22.35. Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

36. Master[100], which is the great commandment in the law?[101]

37. JESUS said unto him, (Hear O Israel, The LORD thy GOD is One LORD) [102]Thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.(and with all thy strength.).[103]

Matthew 22. 38. This is the first and great commandment.[104]

39. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.[105]

40. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Mark 12.31. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Mark 12.32. And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master[106], thou hast said the truth: for there is one GOD; and there is none other but He:

33. And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

AΩ 34. And when JESUS saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of GOD. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

May 22

JESUS and David

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

Matthew 22.41-46, Mark 12.35-37, Luke 20. 41-44

AΩ Psalm 110. 1. The LORD said unto my LORD, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Matthew 22.41. 41. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

Mark 12. 35b. while He taught in the temple, How say the scribes that CHRIST is the son of David? [107]

Matthew 22.42. What think ye of CHRIST? whose son is He? They say unto him, The Son of David.

Mark 12. 36. For David himself said by the HOLY GHOST (in the Book of Psalms)[108], The LORD said to my LORD, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies[109] thy footstool[110].

37. David therefore himself calleth him LORD; and whence is he then his son?[111]

And the common people[112] heard him gladly.

Matthew 22. 46. And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions

AΩ Proverbs 30. 4. Who hath ascended up into Heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is His name, and what is His Son's name, if thou canst tell?

May 23

JESUS' Last Sermon: Hell and Brimstone

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem

Matthew 23. 1-39, Mark 12.38-40, Luke 20.45-47

Luke 20. 45. Then in the audience of all the people He said unto his disciples,

46. Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

47. Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew[113] make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.[114]

Matthew 23. 1. Then spake JESUS to the multitude, and to his disciples,

2. Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

3. All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

4. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

5. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

6. And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

7. And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

AΩ 8. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master[115], even CHRIST; and all ye are brethren[116].

AΩ Matthew 23.9. And call no man your FATHER[117] upon the earth: for one is your FATHER, which is in HEAVEN.

AΩ 10. Neither be ye called masters[118]: for one is your Master[119], even CHRIST.

11. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant[120] .

12. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

May 24

AΩ Woes to Hypocrites!

Matthew 23.13. But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

14. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

15. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of Hell [121]than yourselves.

16. Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!

17. Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

18. And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

Matthew 12.19. Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

20. Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

21. And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

22. And he that shall swear by Heaven, sweareth by the throne of GOD, and by him that sitteth thereon.

23. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

24. Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

25. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

26. Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

27. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.

28. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

29. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,

30. And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.

31. Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.

32. Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

33. Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation[122] of Hell[123]?

34. Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

35. That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

36. Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

37. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

38. Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.

AΩ 39. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the LORD.

May 25

The Widow's Mite

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Jerusalem Mark 12. 41-44, Luke 21.1-4

Mark 12. 41. And JESUS sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

42. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

43. And He called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

44. For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

May 26

It's Not How Much You Give but

How Much You Have Left Over After You Give

Luke 21. 1. And He looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

2. And He saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites[124].

3. And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

4. For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of GOD: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

May 27

AΩ JESUS Tells the Disciples Signs of His Coming

Spring 30 AD, Monday, Mount of Olives

Matthew 24.1-51, Mark 13.1-37, Luke 21. 5-36

Daniel 12. 1. And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Matthew 24. 1. And JESUS went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.

Mark 13.1 And as He went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master[125], see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!

May 28

The Beginning of Sorrows

Jeremiah 30.7. Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.

The Total Destruction of the Temple

Luke 21. 5. And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts...

AΩ Matthew 24. 2. And JESUS said unto them, See ye not all these things? (these great buildings)[126] verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

AΩ 3. And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples (Peter, James, John and Andrew) [127]came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be?[128] and what shall be the sign of thy coming[129], and of the end of the world[130]?

May 29

Signs of The CHRIST'S Return

And the End of the World

Pre-tribulation False Messiahs and False Prophets

Deceive Many from 70 AD

Matthew 24. 4. And JESUS answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.[131]

5. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am CHRIST; and shall deceive many.[132]

Luke 21. 8b.and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

Matthew 24. 23. [133] Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is CHRIST, or there; believe it not.

24. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive (seduce)[134] the very elect[135].

25. Behold, I have told you before.

26. Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

May 30

Pre-Tribulation Rumors of War

Matthew 24. 6. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours[136] of wars (and commotions)[137]: see that ye be not troubled (terrified) [138] for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. (by and by)[139]. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom[140] against kingdom:[141]

May 31

Pre-tribulational Famines, Plagues, Earthquakes

Matthew 24.7 and there shall be famines, (and troubles) [142]and pestilences, and (great) [143]earthquakes, in divers places.

(and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from Heaven).[144]

Matthew 24. 8. All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Pre-tribulational Betrayals

Luke 21. 12. But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.[145]

13. And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

14. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

15. For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Luke 21. 16. And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

17. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.[146]

18. But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

19. In your patience possess ye your souls.

Matthew 24.10. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

[8] Jesus rode through the gate of Jerusalem exactly the year Daniel prophesied! Daniel 9.24 538 BC

[18] AD 70 The Roman , Titus, leveled the city

slaughtering the inhabitants without mercy.