Dallas MacDonald
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Why Did Jesus Weep?
“When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!” (John 11:33–36).
This was a scene of intense sorrow and pain. Not only was Mary weeping (a form of the verb klaio; “to wail,” or “to lament loudly”), but the Jews who came with her were also weeping and wailing loudly. According to Jewish custom, even the poorest family was expected to hire at least two flute players and a professional wailing woman. Since Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were a prominent family, they would likely have had even more professional mourners, in addition to the others who came to pay their respects (v. 19).
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Anne Askew
Anne Askew was a woman who died as a martyr during the reign of Henry VIII of England. She was one of many women who, like many men, “loved not their lives to the death”, and maintained their testimony of Jesus Christ to the end of their lives.
Anne was born into the gentry as the daughter of a knight (Sir William Askew of Stallingborough, a wealthy landowner and part of the court of Henry VIII). She had a comfortable childhood and received a good education with her brothers at home. Hard working, clever and an avid reader, Anne showed a keen interest in Bible studies and memorized entire passages. After reading the Bible in English and much study, Anne’s life increasingly came to reflect the grace she had received through Jesus Christ.
In 1536 Anne was forced into a marriage by her father against her will, because her older sister, who had been betrothed to Thomas Kyme (a Catholic and wealthy landowner), died. Because her father didn’t want to lose a valuable connection, Sir William compelled Anne to marry Kyme.
What Price Freedom?
Bible Truth For You: Editorial
One of the basic, but often overlooked, biblical social principles is that of Freedom. Freedom for the individual, freedom of expression, freedom of belief, freedom of movement, freedom to express disagreement with any and all,… Continue reading
