Momentous Faith

Momentous Faith

“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.” (Luke 23:42) Christ was often found in the company of sinners, and the day He was crucified was no different. On Calvary’s hill Christ was flanked by two criminals – one on each side –...
The One on the Right Hand, the Other on the Left

The One on the Right Hand, the Other on the Left

“Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.” (Matthew 27:38) At the summit of Golgotha, Christ was not alone. On either side hung thieves, men judged by Roman law to be fit for death. The crucifixion scene became a...
No Pity

No Pity

“And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads.” (Matthew 27:39) Pity is a natural reflex of fallen humanity. Even in sin, men often soften when they see suffering. The beggar, the wounded, the outcast all evoke compassion simply by the marks of their...
Understanding the Cross

Understanding the Cross

“And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.” (Matthew 27:23) The cross, cherished by believers as a symbol of sacrificial love and redemption, was in Christ’s time the vilest instrument of execution,...
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.’” (Matthew 27:35) At the foot of the cross, Roman soldiers have no...
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, hoping to witness His next miracle firsthand. The Pharisees and other religious...