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Discover why the veil in the temple tore at the moment of Jesus' death, and what it meant for all believers.

Monetary policy was too loose for too long. Current government expenditure is unsustainable, and is the government brave enough to make necessary cuts?

This post reflects upon the significance of Maundy Thursday for the whole of the week throughout the church year. Maundy Thursday signifies that there can be no such thing as “Sunday Christians.” Every day is a day for obedience to Christ, a day of obedient communion entailing sacrificial love for one another as Jesus’ followers, overflowing in love for the world.

It’s also known as Holy Friday. This year, it falls on April 6.

Ariel University prof discusses his 'excavation' into the evidence for the practice of the Jewish religion - and points to when we know with certainty that Passover was observed

Do we see Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, or do we impose our own view upon him, trying to make him into our own image and desires?

Christians cannot look to the Bible to provide an internally consistent Easter narrative.

Sometimes moments in the church year or the liturgy spark insights in scholars in attendance. Last year during Holy Week something clicked and I realized

Almighty God, grant that we, meditating always on what is right and true, may please you in word and deed; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Two of the most well-known of these twelve, most believers would say, are very different: Judas and Simon Peter. One betrayed Jesus, the other would go on to be one of the most passionate apostles. Yet a study of the Gospels reveals an interesting pattern.