Easter’s first image
Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce* this to his disciples. (Matthew 28: 8)
The stumbling block
When he said to them, “I AM, ” they turned away and fell to the ground. (John 18: 6)
Why be astounded by unfaithful pastors?
I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do. (John 13: 15)
Judas’s despair
He answered, “You have said so.” (Matthew 26: 25)
Prideful remorse
Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me. (John 13: 21)
If we don’t have Jesus with us
“You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.” (John 12: 8)
Betrayals and repentance
He went out and began to weep bitterly (Mt 26: 75)
Resist pride
“So from that day on they planned to kill him.” (John 11, 53)
No man can escape
“Then they tried again to arrest him; but he escaped from their power.” (John 10, 39)
Letting go of the compromise
“So they picked up stones to throw at him.” (John 8: 59)
Do you know the works of mercy by heart?
“If you were Abraham’s children, you would be doing the works of Abraham.” (John 8: 39)
The Savior's otherworldly Witness
“But the one who sent me is true.” (John 8: 26)
