He Has Risen

The discussion centers on the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection. The speaker reflects on Jesus' infancy, emphasizing His humanity and the love of His mother, Mary and earthly father, Joseph. The conversation transitions to Jesus' mission, His perfect life, and His suffering on the cross, described as the most severe form of Roman crucifixion. The speaker highlights Jesus' prophecy of His betrayal, death, and resurrection, and the profound grief He experienced in Gethsemane. The discussion also touches on the physical evidence of Jesus' crucifixion, including the Sudarium and the Shroud of Turin, and concludes with references to Isaiah's prophecies about the suffering servant.

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He Has Risen

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The Birth and Infancy of Jesus

• The speaker discusses the innocence and sweetness of children's voices, reminiscing about their own children.
• The speaker introduces the topic of Jesus' birth, starting from the manger where cattle are fed.
• Speaker describes the baby Jesus, imagining His features, and reflects on the special bond between parents and their children during bath time.
• Speaker discusses Mary's role in examining and caring for the baby Jesus, and Joseph's protective and nurturing role as His earthly father, while fully aware that he is not the child's biological father. Joseph remembering the words of the visiting angel: "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 
  Mat 1:21  "And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins."

Jesus' Mission and the Sin-Damaged World

• Speaker reflects on Jesus' mission to redeem and restore a sin-damaged world, emphasizing His perfect life and the severe death He would endure.
•  Speaker discusses the Roman crucifixion as a deterrent and the excruciating nature of the death Jesus would suffer.
• Speaker 1 references Matthew 17, where Jesus foretells His betrayal, death, and resurrection, and explains the meaning of "delivered" in this context.
• Speaker 1 describes Jesus' physical perfection and the miracles He performed, highlighting His divine nature and the power in His hands.

The Love of God and the Consequences of Sin

• Speaker 1 defines the love of God as disinterested benevolence, free from selfish motives, and explains how sin damages people and the world.
• Speaker 1 discusses the consequences of sin and the compassion Christians should have for those affected by it.
• Speaker 1 emphasizes Jesus' role in providing forgiveness and restoration, and the importance of understanding the love of God.
• Speaker 1 references Luke 10, where Mary listens to Jesus' teachings, and John 13, where Jesus washes the disciples' feet, symbolizing His humility and service.

The Agony in the Garden and the Sin Bearer

• Speaker 1 describes the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, including His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and His deep grief.
• Speaker 1 discusses the concept of a sin bearer, with Jesus taking upon Himself the sins of the world.
• Speaker 1 explains the significance of Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, where He expresses His willingness to drink the bitter cup of suffering.
• Speaker 1 references Luke, where an angel strengthens Jesus, and His sweat becomes like drops of blood, demonstrating His agony.

The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus

• Speaker 1 recounts the events of Jesus' crucifixion, including the darkness, the tearing of the temple veil, and Jesus' final words.
• Speaker 1 describes the reactions of the crowd, the religious leaders, and Jesus' acquaintances to His death.
• Speaker 1 details the burial process, including the preparation of the body, the use of a linen shroud and a headpiece, and the role of Joseph of Arimathea.
• Speaker 1 explains the significance of the linen wrappings and the traditional beliefs about the Sudarium and the shroud.

The Resurrection and Its Implications

• Speaker 1 describes the women's visit to the tomb on the first day of the week, their discovery of the empty tomb, and the appearance of angels.
• Speaker 1 discusses the women's report to the apostles, Peter's visit to the tomb, and the traditional belief that Peter took the linen wrappings.
• Speaker 1 mentions the Sudarium in Oviedo, Spain, and the shroud in Turin, Italy, and the ongoing debates about their authenticity.
• Speaker 1 explains the forensic investigations of the shroud, including the 3D image and the physicists' calculations about the light required to form the image.

The Shroud and the Jesus of the Bible

• Speaker 1 emphasizes that the shroud is meant to introduce people to the Jesus of the Bible, not the Jesus of the shroud.
• Speaker 1 discusses the significance of the shroud's markings and the evidence supporting its authenticity.
• Speaker 1 references the prophecies in Isaiah about Jesus' suffering and death, written 750 years before the event.
• Speaker 1 concludes with the affirmation of Jesus' resurrection and the fulfillment of the prophecies, encouraging listeners to believe in the infallible record of His life, death, and resurrection.