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.…
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…
Paul says the Jews can be grafted back in to the olive tree. This is a picture of God's grace. There is yet hope for those who are dead in…
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…
Even the best kings of Israel failed. What king could speak this command for the nations to praise the Lord? Christ appeared defeated but sang this Psalm before going to…
This Psalm is more personal than the previous ones Jesus would have sung at the Passover. The Psalmist was delivered from the fear of death by calling on God who…
Paul knocks down all Israel's excuses for not obeying the gospel. It's not that they haven't heard, or that they haven't understood. He shows that it was to be found…
People will never hear what Jesus has done for sinners or call upon Him unless somebody tells them. Christians are all ambassadors for Christ but there are different gifts. Whoever…
People don't like the idea of God's judgement but what's more shocking is His mercy. Whatever we have done, He is rich in mercy to all who call upon Him.…
If we are concerned about our sin, Jesus is near us now and will take it from us. He will not send us away. His is a love that sticks.…