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“Today you will be with me in paradise”

“When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And … Continue reading

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Why Did Jesus Need to Explain the Scriptures to Cleopas?

To watch other Voice of the Martyrs videos, visit the Voice of the Martyrs Video Page! Luke 24:13-35 If you were walking with Cleopas along the road to Emmaus, you would think that the story of Jesus was a tragedy. After … Continue reading

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Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?

To watch other Voice of the Martyrs videos, visit the Voice of the Martyrs Video Page! Matthew 27:45-54 When Christianity was brought to the barbarian tribes of the North, they readily received most of the stories of the Bible. There was … Continue reading

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