Christ Accused of Blasphemy Before Pilate

Christ Accused of Blasphemy Before Pilate

“And the whole multitude of them arose and led him unto Pilate.” (Luke 23:1) According to the Law, blasphemy—the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God—was a capital offense: “He that blasphemeth the name of the Lord shall surely be put to...
Accused Before Pilate

Accused Before Pilate

“And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.” (Luke 23:1) One of the greatest ironies in history is that the religious leaders familiar with Old Testament law and prophecy were the very perpetrators behind Christ’s arrest. Chief priests and...
He Did This For Me

He Did This For Me

“And the men that held Jesus mocked him and smote him. And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, ‘Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?’” (Luke 22:63-64) The events that ensued between Christ’s arrest in Gethsemane and His...
Despised and Rejected of Men

Despised and Rejected of Men

“And the men that held Jesus mocked him and smote him. And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, ‘Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?’” (Luke 22:63-64) The presence of the shepherd provides a feeling of safety and security...
Strength in Weakness

Strength in Weakness

“Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” (John 16:32) Our dependence is in Christ because without Him and His sustaining strength, we...
Forsaken by All

Forsaken by All

“Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” (John 16:32) True friends multiply joy and lessen sorrow, for they “stick closer than a...