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…
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…
Gethsemane was a place of deep distress. It was across the brook Kidron where the kings of Judah destroyed sinful idols. Christ crossed the brook so that we might be…
"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…
We get a glimpse into the inner attitude of Christ. He was greatly distressed and troubled at the prospect of being made sin. He also longed to be obedient 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…
Jesus and the disciples sang this hymn, most likely Psalm 114. The video of the entire service can be viewed here.
Jesus and the disciples sang this hymn, most likely Psalm 113. It was surely a means by which the Holy Spirit ministered to Jesus before His crucifixion. The psalm asks…
Being a Christian is not doing what we can to make ourselves right with God but accepting what He has given to us: Jesus, a tested stone who never sinned.…