The Jews present Jesus to Pilate as rebelling against Rome. He is condemned to death even though Pilate declares Him innocent and Barabbas is released as if he were innocent.…
...The Harder They Fall. Peter seemed true to his bravado, following Jesus as far as he could outside His trial. However, he falls and weeps. We remain susceptible to spiritual…
This kangaroo court had no evidence against Jesus but wanted to be seen to be doing the right thing. Jesus is accused but says nothing because this is what He…
The arresting party comes with swords and clubs because they fear Jesus. People fear that there is an authority they are accountable to. There is often a violent response to…
"It is finished" is not a cry of defeat. Jesus had completed His work of redemption. This work began before time as God knew that man would rebel. The work…
Jesus was raised and is presently reigning supreme over all creation. Revelation is a prophetic, pastoral, circular letter, putting current events in the light of the redemptive work of Christ.…
Jesus faces His sorrow by praying. If the disciples are not going to fall away they need to follow His example, but they fall asleep. We are in a war…
If the gentiles are blessed because of something bad - the Jews rejecting Christ - there will be even greater blessing when they accept the gospel: life from the dead. We…
All seems dark: Jesus is the Shepherd who will be struck. How do we react when dark clouds come? This is the way God prepares His people for glory. If…
This Psalm was sung at the end of the Passover meal. It's the song of a man calling out in trouble. It felt like the whole world was against him.…