Yeshu page 1

 Yeshu page 1 by ric gustafson

Maryam stared at the holy city of Yerushalaim. She was standing high on the Mount of Olives. She could see the ancient stone walls and the wide streets. She began to stare at the Temple Mount. The Temple was supported by massive retaining walls. The Temple was where God lived.

" This is dangerous Yeshu". Maryam stared at her son. " They are violent men".

" I must speak with Dysmas".

" I don't trust the Zealots Yeshu".

Yeshu sighed. " I agreed to meet them here at the ninth hour".

Then Yeshu heard a noise. He turned. Two men were now three paces behind Yeshu.

The first man was skinny and wore tattered dirty clothes.

" Dysmas, please sit down".

The other man also sat down. He had brown hair and a pockmarked face.

" Gestas, please sit".

research help: ' The Betrayal' by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W Michael Gear

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names of Jesus: Redeemer

 names of Jesus: Redeemer by ric gustafson

A Redeemer is a rescuer. He helps us out of trouble. In Scripture, a Redeemer is one who buys back or restores something that was taken away or lost. The Redeemer restores all that was lost. He purchases our freedom with his own life. We no longer need to face the pain of separation from God. The Redeemer has paid the cost in full.

In the Redeemer, we have restoration. The Redeemer forgives us. The Redeemer frees us from our debt that we owe. The Redeemer restores our identity, our purpose, our hope and our eternal reward.

So who is the Redeemer?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Prophet

 names of Jesus: Prophet by ric gustafson

A prophet in Scripture was a spokesperson for God. A Prophet was a messenger of his Word. They spoke in obedience to God's Spirit. The Prophet speaks directly from the heart of God. He reveals the truth of his commands and also the power of his nature. 

The Prophet spoke the truth of God. The Prophet also performed many signs and wonders. The Prophet led God's people into truth and life. 

So who is the Prophet?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing.

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Beatles the early years page 17

 Beatles the early years page 17 by ric gustafson

When Paul McCartney's mother Mary had her 47th birthday, she knew her time on this earth was short. She had breast cancer. Her wish to her husband was that Paul and Mike did not know. Then the cancer really spread. 

Mary went into the hospital at the David Lewis Northern Hospital on Oct 29 1956. Paul and Mike were sent to their Aunt and Uncle's home. They did not know their mother now had a brain tumor. The end for Mary McCartney came on Oct 31 1956. 

Paul and Mike stayed with their Uncle Joe and Aunt Joan. They did not attend their mother's requiem mass. 

Now, Jim McCartney was a single parent of boys aged 14 and 12. It was hard for Jim to make ends meet. With the help of the McCartney family, they made it through.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

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names of Jesus: Prince of Peace

 names of Jesus: Prince of Peace by ric gustafson

The Prince of Peace is our peace. The peace of God transcends the peace of this world. The peace of the Prince of Peace is better than the moments of peace we find on this earth.

The peace of the Prince of Peace will guard us. What he offers is undisturbed by the chaos of this world. The peace of the Prince of Peace lasts. We will face trials and sorrows. But the Prince of Peace assures us that we will have peace with him. We will have peace with him.

According to Isaiah 9, and he will be called Prince of Peace.

So who is the Prince of Peace?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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Ismay 2026 page 5

 Ismay 2026 page 5 by ric gustafson

The next day Tues April 16 1912, everybody in the world knew who J Bruce Ismay was. Some people called him a coward. Some people thought that he cared only for himself and not others. John Bull Weekly addressed Ismay directly for 3 months. Some people began saying that Ismay put profit before lies. People accused Ismay of not being a gentleman. Some people thought that Ismay only thought of his own survival and not others.

People in the US knew about Ismay even before the Titanic. People knew he inherited his position in the White Star Line. In Britain, Ismay was despised. In a country where hierarchy was based on birth, Ismay was no more than a businessman. 

Passengers on the Titanic knew their destination. Ismay did not. When the chance came for Ismay to save his own life, he took it.

research help: ' The sinking of J Bruce Ismay' by Frances Wilson

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7/16/1999

7/16/1999 page 5 by ric gustafson

The next day, John checked out of the Starhope. He ate lunch at Trionfo Ristorante. In the afternoon, John tried to consul a friend whose mother had just passed away. In the afternoon, John was busy with phone conversations and lay out sessions. Then John placed two phone calls. One was to his literary agent Sterling Lord. The other was to his sister Caroline. 

Their relationship had gotten stronger since the death of their mother. He told his sister he was flying his new plane up to Martha's Vineyard and then to Hyannis Port. 

While John took their dog Friday to a friend for the weekend, Caroline was shopping for a dress for the wedding at Saks Fifth Avenue. Caroline told the salesperson she was not looking forward to flying with John and her sister that evening. Around 6:30 pm, Caroline got into a Lincoln Town Car for the 40 minute drive to the airport in Fairfield New Jersey.

research help: ' The Day John Died' by Christopher Andersen

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