They mocked Him as king. But the writer of Hebrews records that Jesus is God and seated at the right hand of God, the Father.
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Who killed Jesus? | Matthew 27:24-26
Is God the Father really responsible for Jesus’ death? Take a look at these verses: Matthew 26:39, Acts 2:23, Isaiah 53:4, 10, Romans 8:32.
Who’s in control? | Matthew 27:19-23
Who is in control of your life? We can surely make decisions. At the same time, God is working His will in the world. How, where do these intersect / overlap?
The choice is yours | Matthew 27:15-18
Facing some choices? How to come to a decision? Look to God and His Word first. Trust in Jesus with all your heart… Proverbs 3:5-6. Delight in Him… Psalm 37:4.
Silent before false accusations | Matt 27:11-14
When we face false accusations are we able to remain silent and trust the Lord to be our defender and the One who has laid the path before us?
Are you in despair? | Matthew 27:3-10
Are you in despair simlar to Judas? Go beyond him. Confess your sin, yes. Repent, yes. But repent to God. And believe Christ died for you, a sinner.
Send him to Pilate | Matthew 27:1-2
They agreed to send Jesus to Pilate for execution. They needed a just cause. Breaking their religious rules (like blasphemy) was not just cause to the Romans.
Same cup of suffering? | Matthew 26:69-75
Does drinking the cup of wine at the dinner symbolize taking on suffering? Maybe. But surely not as Jesus did for the sins of all men. Now Peter is refusing the suffering that belongs to Jesus’ disciples (John 16:33).
Corrupt but Correct judgment | Matthew 26:65-68
Actually, their corrupt process leads to a correct judgment. But it’s not correct according to their false accusations. It’s correct according to God’s plan.
Lynching by Kangaroo Court | Matthew 26:59-64
Not only does He accept this title, He adds to it that He will be seated in Heaven and come with the clouds. This is a clear claim to be God.