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 …

Continue reading Jesus before Pilate and Herod

Jesus on Trial

Imagine...the Savior of the World on trial.  For what?  What crime is it for the Son of God to become the Son of Man in order to bring redemption to you and me?  Sobering thought, isn't it? I'll do my best to help make Jesus' trials come alive for you...but you'll need to read God's …

Continue reading Jesus on Trial

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 …

Continue reading A Week that Changed History

The Mount of Olives and the Kidron Valley

Just beyond the eastern wall of Jerusalem lies the Kidron Valley and the Mount of Olives.  Technically speaking, the Mount of Olives is a mountain range running north-south (Mount Scopus, Olivet, Mount of Scandal).  The Kidron Valley lies between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives.  Here's a map to provide some perspective.  (Temple Mount and …

Continue reading The Mount of Olives and the Kidron Valley