Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.
Jesus’ Trial before Pilate
Wednesday Morning: 30 Oct 2019 – Matthew 27:11-26 ~ The Free Man
“So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.”
Friday Morning: 31 May 2019 – Mark 15:1-15 ~ on the miscarriage of justice
Very early in the morning the leading priests, the elders, and the teachers of religious law—the entire high council—met to discuss their next step. They bound Jesus, led him away, and took him to Pilate, the Roman governor.
Good Friday: 19 Apr 2019 – John 18-19 ~ “It is finished!”
And Pilate posted a sign on the cross that read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”
Friday Morning: 01 Mar 2019 – John 18:19-40 ~ What is truth?
“You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”
Morning Reading: Fri, 04 May – Mark 15-16 ~ Jesus’ death and resurrection
“Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved.” [Read more…]
Good Friday, 30 Mar – John 18:1—19:42 ~ obedient to the point of death
Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. [Read more…]
Morning Reading & Prayer: Fri, 15 Sep – John 16-18 ~ “keep them safe from the evil one”
I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. [Read more…]
