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The number 40 appears in the Bible over 150 times and the words 40 days and 40 nights are found 24 times. Each time, they denote a significance for God

When Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, he became Lord and Savior, offering eternal life, to anyone who chooses to believe in him.

Like the people who celebrated Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem for the Passover, we still celebrate the many miracles and teachings of Jesus as we prepare to celebrate Easter.

Why is the story of Lazarus so important and why should we be thinking about it around Easter?

In the Parable of the Vineyard Workers, Jesus explains that it doesnt matter who you are or how long youve known God — everyone is equal in the Lords eyes.

What was Jesus trying to tell his followers when he shared the parable of the prodigal son returning to his fathers open arms?

Jesus said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, your

Jesus called his followers to be the light of the world and to not hide their light away from others.

Jesus called to his disciples just as he calls to us to follow him today.

At 12 years old, Jesus had the wisdom and knowledge to keep pace with wisest of rabbis.