Why did Jesus remain in Jerusalem?

My answer is that Jesus went up to Jerusalem to make twin demonstrations, first against Roman imperial control over the City of Peace and, second, against Roman imperial control over the Temple of God. In other words, put personally, against the (sub)governor Pilate and his high-priest Caiaphas.

What does the Bible say about the narrow door?

that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: The World English Bible translates the passage as: Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the. way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.

Who was Elias in Matthew 17?

prophet Elijah the Tishbite
The Elias referred to on the Mount of Transfiguration in Matthew 17:3 [Matt. 17:3], as the footnote states, is the Old Testament prophet Elijah the Tishbite.

Why did Jesus accompany his parents to Jerusalem?

When Jesus was 12 years old, He accompanied His parents, Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem. This was a yearly trip from Nazareth for the family to celebrate Passover. Jesus was not yet 13, so He was not allowed to be a full member of the Jewish religious community.

What is the purpose of Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday recalls an event in the Christian Scripture (The New Testament) of Jesus entering into Jerusalem and being greeted by the people waving palm branches. For Christians, it is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and of our willingness to follow him.

What does a fig tree represent?

The fig tree could be understood as symbolic of Israel Joel 2:21–25. The parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke 13:6–9. A vinekeeper holds out hope that a barren fig tree will bear fruit next year.

What does the Bible say about the path to heaven?

Jesus taught concerning the path to heaven and eternal life, “the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matthew 7:14).” Perhaps one of the reasons that so few actually find the road that leads to life is because so many never bother actually looking for it.

Where in the Bible does it talk about the straight and narrow path?

In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which. leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

What is the meaning of Elias?

The Lord is my God
Elias is believed to be a variant of the biblical name Elijah which means “The Lord is my God.” It can also be interpreted to mean “The strong Lord” or “Jehovah is God.” It’s traditionally used as a name for boys but can be used for other genders.

What happened to Elias in the Bible?

Later Ahab’s son, King Ahaziah, appeals to Baal to heal him of an injury, and Elijah once more upholds the exclusive rights of Yahweh by bringing down “fire from heaven.” After bestowing his mantle on his successor, Elisha, the prophet Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.