More of the Gospel, majority of it, focus of the Gospels is on the last 2 weeks of Jesus' life...testimony of that time. Does this not strike you as interesting? That when the scent of death was near, the fragrance of life was more powerful, more impactful, more alluring? Death enhances the fragrance of one's life. For thirty years this Man from Galilee had lived among the Jews; however, it was not until His final days that His life was given especial notice. Certainly during His life and ministry He had many stories to share of healing, miracles, teachings, on and on; yet those who followed Him found the most words to share of His final days on earth. As death neared, His words were emphasized. As the nearness of death pressed, the influence of His words and doings were stressed. As the Creator of life moved nearer to death, the pathway for eternal life became more clearly directed. He was leading the way to true life. Death brings true life. When we come to a place of living our life upon the road to dying, we may find stones of life, live a life worth a monumental stone.
As death became only a stone's throw away, the Master was seen
Death...the pathway, the road of death gives way to the story of God's grace.
As we die to self, more of His story may be read by others.
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