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Joseph of Arimathea appears in each of the four Gospels (Matthew 27:57-61, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-54 and John 19:38-42) specifically around the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. These short verses in the Gospels reveal a surprising amount of information relating to Joseph of Arimathea and his characteristics which we will explore below.
Finally, after Jesus’ death, Nicodemus boldly and publicly removes Jesus’ body from the cross and helps lay it in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb. Nicodemus also personally provides approximately 100 pounds of costly spices for Jesus’ burial. Nicodemus now is no longer acting in secret. He is fully supporting Jesus and His cause.
Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. Barnabas’ name appears 23 times in Acts, and 5 times in the letters of Paul. >> Get your free Bible study guide: A bridge to a satisfying life.
There were some Pharisees who became followers of Jesus. The most well-known are Nicodemus (John 3) and Joseph of Arimathea who provided a gravesite for Jesus (Mark 15:32). Some Pharisees warned Jesus about a plot to kill him (Luke 13). A few invited Jesus home for a meal (Luke 7) —a risky thing for Pharisees to do in those days.
New Testament Bible characters. Jesus = The central character of the Bible who came save all humanity. Mary = Mother of Jesus and wife of Joseph. Peter = A disciple of Christ who had a fiery temper. John = The youngest disciple of Jesus. Paul = Wrote many letters to the early Christian Church.
Signs of Jesus’ Second Coming. Jesus is coming again. It's in the Bible, John 14:2-3, NKJV. “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Gamaliel was an influential Pharisee and an expert of the law in the Jewish religion during the days of the Apostolic Church. He was also a key member of the highest Jewish council called the Sanhedrin. Gamaliel was Saul’s mentor and teacher before he was converted and changed his name to Paul. So, Gamaliel was often referred to as Rabbi ...
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Sex is a gift God gives to married people for their mutual enjoyment. It's in the Bible, Proverbs 5:18-19, TLB. "Let your manhood be a blessing; rejoice in the wife of your youth. Let her charms and tender embrace satisfy you. Let her love alone fill you with delight." >> Discover: What does the Bible say adultery?
