They Sealed the Stone Matthew 27:62 – The next day (which is after the day of preparation) the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate 63 – and said, “Sir, we remember that while that deceiver was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 – So give orders toContinue reading “They Sealed the Stone”
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Walk Away from Worry
Walk Away from Worry Matthew 27:57 – Now when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. 58 – He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 – Joseph took theContinue reading “Walk Away from Worry”
This is Jesus
This is Jesus Matthew 27:37 – Above his head they put the charge against him, which read: “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.” The gospel of John provides greater detail regarding this charge. Pilate also had a notice written and fastened to the cross, which read: “Jesus the Nazarene, the king of theContinue reading “This is Jesus”
She Dreamed of an Innocent Man
She Dreamed of an Innocent Man Matthew 27:17 – So after they had assembled, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?” 18 – (For he knew that they had handed him over because of envy) 19 – As he wasContinue reading “She Dreamed of an Innocent Man”
Recognizing Jesus
Recognizing Jesus Isaiah 1:2 – Listen, O heavens, pay attention, O earth! For the LORD speaks: “I raised children, I brought them up, but they have rebelled against me! 3 – An ox recognizes its owner, a donkey recognizes where its owner puts its food; but Israel does not recognize me, my people do notContinue reading “Recognizing Jesus”
Sealed on Sabbath
Sealed on Sabbath Matthew 27:62 – The next day (which is after the day of preparation) the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate 63 – and said, “Sir, we remember that while that deceiver was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 – So give orders to secureContinue reading “Sealed on Sabbath”
Jesus at War
Jesus at War Revelation 19:11 – Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called “Faithful” and “True,” and with Justice he judges and goes to war. 12 – His eyes are like a fiery flame and there are many diadem crowns on his head. He hasContinue reading “Jesus at War”
Jesus the Nazarene
Jesus the Nazarene John 19:19 – Pilate also had a notice written and fastened to the cross, which read: “Jesus the Nazarene, the king of the Jews.” verse 20 – Thus many of the Jewish residents of Jerusalem read this notice, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the noticeContinue reading “Jesus the Nazarene”
The King of the Jews
The King of the Jews Luke 23:38 – There was also an inscription over him, “this is the king of the Jews.” The inscription was placed so no one would mistake the proper identity of the man hanging on the cross in the center of three crosses. Jesus was the man of whom Pilate saidContinue reading “The King of the Jews”
On the Record
On the Record Luke 23:50 – Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man. Verse 51 – (He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. 52Continue reading “On the Record”
Where two are gathered 