As Jesus is brought before Pilate, we see these items:
1. Pilate ignored invalid accusations. (Mark 15:10; Matt 27:18)2. Pilate ignored a valid warning (Matt 27:18-19)3. Pilate invalidated the Roman law (Luke 23:4; John 18:38-40; Mark 15:14)
Jesus was being interrogated by Annas (the retired high priest but the “boss” of the templegrounds). The purpose of this meeting was two fold.1. Annas wanted to inflict vengeance upon him for threatening his position, power, and profit.2. Annas was...
Our story this morning is simultaneously miraculous and devastating and victorious and disastrous. And, if you allow it to draw you in, you might find yourself on the verge of tears at times and in shear awe of the display of God’s love for you and me...
This morning we have an amazing and compelling story waiting for us in God’s word. This story is both majestic and miraculous and sorrowful and painful. And, if you allow it to draw you in, you might find yourself on the verge of tears at times in...
While Jesus and the eleven were making their way to the Mount of Olives Judas was already on his way to tell the officials where they could find Jesus. Not only was Judas giving them information, he was actively marshaling the forces to arrest...
Satan is a pawn of God who he is utilized to help accomplish God’s will for the glory of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We see here that even in Satan’s most desperate hour he must still seek permission for all he desires to...