While laboring under the heavy weight of the cross, Jesus chose, one last time, to warn them of an approaching day, approximately 40 years later, when the Roman Army would destroy Jerusalem, their temple and over a million of its occupants. He is telling them that during this time of the the fall of Jerusalem, conditions would be so grievous that women would prefer not to have children, rather than have them go through the dreadful ordeal that awaited the city and it inhabitants." "Don't weep for Me, weep for those who rejected Me and my way and chose another and different way."

Barabbas and Esther and Other Studies in the Judaic Illumination of Earliest Christianity

With the distribution of Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ, it left many questions concerning some of the biblical figures, one of whom is Barabbas, who was spared by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus. I, Barabbas looks at a different side of perhaps one of the most misunderstood persons in biblical history. Barabbas has been described as an insurrectionist against the Roman Empire. I, Barabbas depicts why he joined the rebellion.

This book retells the story of Barabbas, his life and his release by Pilate during Jesus' trial (Matthew 27:15-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:13-25, and John 18:20). The Arch? Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember.

Explore the Book is not a commentary with verse-by-verse annotations. Neither is it just a series of analyses and outlines. Rather, it is a complete Bible survey course. No one can finish this series of studies and remain unchanged. The reader will receive lifelong benefit and be enriched by these practical and understandable studies. Exposition, commentary, and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible will be found throughout this giant volume. Bible students without any background in Bible study will find this book of immense help as will those who have spent much time studying the Scriptures, including pastors and teachers. Explore the Book is the result and culmination of a lifetime of dedicated Bible study and exposition on the part of Dr. Baxter. It shows throughout a deep awareness and appreciation of the grand themes of the gospel, as found from the opening book of the Bible through Revelation.