“Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all” (John 18:38, KJV). Pilate was astonished at His bearing. Does this Man disregard the proceedings because He does not care to save HisContinue reading “Missed: The Golden Opportunity”
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Eloquent Silence: Unmoved by Fury
“And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.“But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled” (Mark 15:4, 5 KJV). In the judgment hall of Pilate, the Roman governor, Christ stands bound as a prisoner. About Him are the guard of soldiers, and the hall isContinue reading “Eloquent Silence: Unmoved by Fury”
Fearful Fruit of Frolicking With Sin
“Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,“Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that” (Matthew 27:3, 4Continue reading “Fearful Fruit of Frolicking With Sin”
Too Wise to Be Wrong
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.“It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones” (Proverbs 3:5-8, KJV). The historyContinue reading “Too Wise to Be Wrong”
Godly Profession Gone Mad
“Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,“Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?” (Matthew 26:67, 68 KJV). As soon as it was day, the Sanhedrin again assembled, and again Jesus was brought into the council room. HeContinue reading “Godly Profession Gone Mad”
Courageous Soldier, Coward to Ridicule
“Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.” Luke 22:31, 32. After deserting their Master in the garden, two of the disciples had ventured to follow, at a distance, the mob that had Jesus in charge. These disciplesContinue reading “Courageous Soldier, Coward to Ridicule”
Priest-Torn Robes: Condemnations and Death Sentences
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled” (Leviticus 10:6, KJV). Conviction mingled withContinue reading “Priest-Torn Robes: Condemnations and Death Sentences”