He Chose To Rise...
We're going to take a look at the resurrection of Jesus from a different point of view, from a unique angle. We are all aware of the events which led up to the crucifixion of Jesus, and of His death, burial, and resurrection, but His motivations, His self-restraint and the amazing selflessness with which He conducted Himself, sometimes go unrecognized. The fact that Jesus endured all these things of His own free will is an aspect which we will endeavor to explore. Our main scriptural basis for this study is found in John 10:17-18..." Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. " The hardships which Jesus endured during His life here on earth are more than most of us could even imagine. He was born during a time and in a place where it was difficult simply to liv...