Glory
Song of Angels: Gloria in Excelsis (Luke 2:14)
Gloria in Excelsis refers to a short hymn that is pronounced by angels when the birth of Christ and savior was announced to shepherds. The name "Gloria in Excelsis" is based on the first three words from the verse in the Latin translation: "Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonae...
Raising Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-44)
The passage describes the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha, falls ill, and his sisters send word to Jesus. However, Jesus delays going to them, stating that the illness will serve to glorify God. By the time Jesus arrives in Bethany, Lazarus has...
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (John 12:12-19)
This passage describes Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. A large crowd gathers to welcome him, waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the king of Israel!” Jesus enters the city riding on a young donkey, fulfilling the prophecy from...