The Significance of Christ’s Garments

The Significance of Christ’s Garments

“And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, ‘They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots,’” (Matt. 27:35).  Of all the prophetic passages of Christ’s...
Passionate Compassion

Passionate Compassion

“And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him,” (Luke 23:27).  Crowds always seemed to gather around the Lord. Many would press in to hopefully witness his next miracle firsthand. The pharisees and other...
The Weight of the Cross

The Weight of the Cross

“And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha,” (John 19:17). The scene that played out on the dirt path leading from the governor’s palace to the hill of Golgotha this particular day was at once...
Pilate Uses the Wrong Water to be Cleansed

Pilate Uses the Wrong Water to be Cleansed

“And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go,” (Luke 23:22).  How often are we backed into a position of choice between taking our stand alone with Christ or...
Whom Do You Choose?

Whom Do You Choose?

“And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas,” (Luke 23:18).  Imagine being a jury of one who must determine, between a known murderer and a benevolent restorer of life, who you will set free and who you will sentence to...