Ray Bentley - March 8th, 2020 - Matthew 26:1-13
The greater Passover has come. Matthew now turns his attention on the last few days of Jesus' earthly ministry in Israel. Three and a half years of healing and teaching are ending. It is time for Jesus to fulfill His work on the Cross. Jesus is finished speaking of the Last Days and points to Passover in a few days – the celebration of Israel’s deliverance from slavery during the days of Pharaoh. The Hebrew meaning of Passover is “spring or jump over.” What an appropriate name for the time the Angel of Death “passed over” the children of Israel. A woman who had an alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume demonstrated extravagant love and worship. Instead of anointing His body after His death she did so before His death. A prophetic act of faith and love!
Ray Bentley - March 15th, 2020 - Matthew 26:10-25
How prophecy became reality. About Mary anointing Him with oil, Jesus said, “She did it for My burial.” Passover was only two days away, meaning that Jesus carried this fragrance with Him all the way to the trial and crucifixion. Mary anointing Je...
Ray Bentley - March 21st, 2020 - Matthew 26:26-30
God is shaking the whole world. In the wake of the Coronavirus, everyone around the world is being compelled to “stay home” and life as usual is coming to a halt. Passover celebrates the Exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ freedom from slavery....
Ray-Bentley - March 29th, 2020 - Matthew 26:31-35
God prepares to reveal His glory. Adam and Eve’s first day was the Sabbath. They took a walk with God and heard His voice—relationship! The hour of crisis reveals the plan of God. The death of the Messiah was both unavoidable and essential, but th...
