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Rev 1:9 Patmos was a prison island just outside the city of Ephesus in present-day western Turkey. Many of the prisoners placed there were political prisoners who were forced to work in the island’s quarries. John states that he was on the island of Patmos for “the word of God and the testimony of Jesus”. Either John had been imprisoned …
Luke 9:51 A more literal translation of the word “taken up” is “exaltation”, which is a reference to Jesus’ exaltation on the tree of the cross, Jesus’ victory, Jesus’ resurrection, and Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Jesus is a role model in every way. In this passage we can learn to be “determined” to fulfill the mission God has given us. …
Mark 10:37 Even though Jesus has repeatedly told his disciples that he will suffer and die in Jerusalem, James and John believe that Jesus will now become the new king in Jerusalem and re-establish Israel as a secular nation, thus asking to be given prominent positions in Jesus’ new government. Mark 10:38 The “cup” that Jesus would drink was God’s …