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Story 95: Death Be Not Proud: Losing John the Baptist
Story 95: Death Be Not Proud: Losing John the Baptist

It was at about that time when Herod the Tetrach heard about all the things that were happening with Jesus. As the Lord and His disciples journeyed around the countryside, new stories emerged about people being freed from illnesses and disabilities and demonic oppression.

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Story 194: Proof of Death
Story 194: Proof of Death

The Jews had a problem. They had successfully put Jesus, the radical young preacher, to death. It was worth it to them to disrupt their Passover Feast if it meant getting rid of their rival. No longer would He wander their countryside distracting their people with His miracles and extreme teaching.

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Bible Stories, Gospels, Jesus Christ, New TestamentJennifer JagersonBible stories, biblical narrative, corruption, cross, crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus Christ, Jewish religious leaders, John, Lamb of God, Luke, Mark, Matthew, New Testament, penal substitution, Pontius Pilate, sacrifice, substitutionary atonement