Jesus' Obit

Thanks to my cousin Paul B for sending this to me in an email. As he stated, here's an "Obituaries - you have not seen one like this before. " In case you are not able to read the words, here is a copy.

Jerusalem OBITUARIES 33 AD

Calvary

Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, by order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture, and loss of blood.

Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, was a member of the house of David. He was the Son of the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His devoted Mother. Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is survived by His mother Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous disciples, and many other followers.

Jesus was self educated and spent most of his adult life working as a Teacher. Jesus also occasionally worked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that he healed many patients. Up until the time of His death, Jesus was teaching and sharing the Good News, healing the sick, touching the lonely, feeding the hungry, and helping the poor.

Jesus was most noted for telling parables about His Father’s Kingdom and performing miracles, such as feeding over 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish, and healing a man who was born blind. On the day before His death, He held a Last Supper celebrating the Passover Feast, at which He foretold His death.

The body was quickly buried in a stone grave, which was donated by Joseph of Arimathea, a loyal friend of the family. By order of Pontius Pilate a boulder was rolled in front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put on guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that everyone try to live as Jesus did. Donations may be sent to anyone in need.

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I find it is very interesting and it came on Good Friday, but I get the feeling there should be a Paul Harvey’s “End of the Story” to go with it. This talks only of Jesus’ life here on earth and his death as though he were just a person like you and me. Nothing is said of his claim to being the Son of God and his resurrection from the grave or even why He chose to die. If this had really been written the day he was buried, most of the people would not have realized He was going to rise from the dead. What a thought provoker. I would sure like some feedback on your thoughts and impressions when you read this.