When oppressed and afflicted Jesus prayed, committing Himself to His Father”¦we too can turn to the living God of the Bible and pray: (NIV) Psalm 31:1-5 “IN YOU, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. 2Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my […]
Did you know that Christ taught the Golden Rule from a positive perspective? Many other world religions state this same thought in a negative way. They seek to avoid doing bad things toward others. One example is: “Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.” Christ Jesus”™ positive perspective commands a higher […]
When Jesus stood before His persecutors with poise and nobility”¦He did so because He knew His Father”™s will for Him. He was right where He was supposed to be and when His followers are in circumstances which are fearful and frightening they can also stand with confidence. (NASB) Romans 8:31-39 “What then shall we say […]
Jesus had taught His disciples for three years, He had taught them how to live above the common ways of people who do not follow God. Jesus, during His trials, lived out His words. What a way to live out your faith! Live by putting Jesus”™ words into practice”¦every day. Jesus told Annas that He […]
Can you imagine striking the face of the Son of God with your hand? Yet one Jewish official did just that in the first religious trial held in the house of Annas. (NASB) John 18:21-22 “”˜Why do you question Me? Question those who have heard what I spoke to them; they know what I said.”™ […]
Jesus was being questioned at the house of Annas ““ a high priest in Jerusalem. It was before the light of day”¦it was in the dark of early morning on the day Jesus would be crucified. (NASB) John 18:19-21 “The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching. 20 Jesus answered […]
Praise and Thanksgiving from the mouth of God”™s people: (NIV) Psalm 103:1-5 “PRAISE THE LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits ““ 3who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the […]
Simon Peter and John followed the bound Jesus to the courtyard of the high priest, Annas. It was early morning, long before the sun came up. The soldiers and servants brought Jesus for an illegal religious trial. Today, let”™s consider the illegalities of this trial. (See John 18:19-24) 1- It was held before sunrise”¦ 2- […]
Jesus had been arrested, bound and led away to the house of Annas (the father in-law to Caiaphas the high priest). Jesus was in the house being questioned and abused. The scene shifts to the courtyard, unlit except for the torches and campfires. Peter has gained entrance because he knew John (who was one of […]
(NASB) John 18:12 “So the Roman cohort and the commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him”¦” What audacity of those men who arrested the Creator, the King, as if He were a common criminal. Jesus Christ (the only begotten Son of God), God of all power (Omnipotent) could have broken […]