We have journeyed through Jesus' 6 trials, all of them illegal. At the end of the sixth trial, before Pontius Pilate, both Luke 23:13-15 and John 19:5-7 record clearly that Pilate found no guilt in Jesus, and in fact, attempted to free him by virtue of the fact that it was customary for the governor …
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Jesus before Pilate and Herod
During the last few days of Jesus' earthly life He stood trial six times...three before religious officials and three before civil officials. Each trial violated religious and/or civil law. Imagine....the Son of God on trial before mortal humans! Yet, from the foundations of the world, our sovereign God chose to sacrifice His Son in order that …
A Week that Changed History
Friends, Jesus came to earth on a very specific mission, and He fulfilled it in one week that changed history. As a Jew, Jesus made dozens of trips to Jerusalem for feasts and festivals...all of which paint a picture of the Messiah. But one Passover was different, as the Messiah became the sacrificial lamb that …
Welcome to the Holy City!
Entering Jerusalem (particularly for the first time) is a very memorable experience. This explanation will be a far cry from the actual experience, but I hope it whets your appetite to go there and experience it for yourself! If you have not done so already, please stop to read Romans 11, as today's post will …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 