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 […]
When Jesus was arrested His eleven disciples deserted Him. They”¦not only deserted Him”¦they literally ran away. Judas Iscariot had led the armed crowd to point Jesus out and then Scripture does not mention him until Jesus is condemned to die on the cross”¦then we learn the rest of Judas”™ story”¦(See Matthew 27:1-10) (NASB) Luke 22:54 […]
Prayer for our leaders is a commitment God wants His people to keep: (Amplified) 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal […]
Jesus did not seek to rebel against Rome or the Jewish religious leaders through armed force. Jesus did openly teach God”™s words and ways in the temple courts of Jerusalem. His teachings refuted man”™s traditions and misconceptions of God and His word. (NASB) Isaiah 53:1 “WHO HAS believed our message? And to whom has the […]
Simon Peter had pulled a sword in defense of Jesus when He was seized in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus rebuked him and protected him at the same time”¦Jesus healed the servant”™s ear (See Luke 22:51). Then Jesus said something that was very interesting and shows His personal authority and power, and obedience to His […]
(NASB) Matthew 26:51-52 “And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. 52 Then Jesus said to him, “˜Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by […]