by Whitey | Apr 22, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
Jesus is mocked, beaten and crucified. The people hurl insults at Him about being “King of the Jews,” “Messiah,” and about His claim that He would “tear down the temple and rebuild it in three days.” The irony of their mockery is...
by Whitey | Apr 21, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
This passage shows us Jesus’ so-called trial before Pilate. Pilate appears weak, panders to the crowd, wants to keep them happy or at least shut them up. He is supposedly the authority but is easy swayed.Jesus makes no attempt to defend Himself. For the...
by Whitey | Apr 20, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Peter followed him at a distance…” (vs. 54)Peter followed the captive Jesus right into the high priest’s court yard? Why? He obviously didn’t come to Jesus’ defense, and in fact ended up denying he even knew Christ. The other...
by Whitey | Apr 19, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away.” (vs. 50) How often does this describe me? How often do I keep my mouth shut when I should speak up? Or run away from Christ instead of to Him in my time if need? The amazing thing is that Jesus...
by Whitey | Apr 16, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
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by Whitey | Apr 16, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” (vs. 21)Sometimes God works through and with us, as we willingly partner with Him. On the other...
