“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.“Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach” (Hebrews 13:12, 13 KJV) “And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him.” DA 741.1 “That He might sanctify theContinue reading “Toward Calvary: So Heavy the Cross”
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Choosing Honor
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Proverbs 14:12, KJV). “He that delivered Me unto thee,” said Jesus, “hath the greater sin.” By this Christ meant Caiaphas, who, as high priest, represented the Jewish nation. They knew the principles that controlled the RomanContinue reading “Choosing Honor”
Godlike Fortitude: Perfect Calm
“Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.“Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!” (John 19:4, 5 KJV) Satan led the cruelContinue reading “Godlike Fortitude: Perfect Calm”
Final Warning: The Destiny of Indecision
“For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.“Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do thenContinue reading “Final Warning: The Destiny of Indecision”
A King: Just Hoping for a Miracle
“And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him” (Luke 23:8, KJV). Pilate delivered Jesus again to the soldiers, and amid the jeers and insultsContinue reading “A King: Just Hoping for a Miracle”
Missed: The Golden Opportunity
“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”
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”