The Jews present Jesus to Pilate as rebelling against Rome. He is condemned to death even though Pilate declares Him innocent and Barabbas is released as if he were innocent.…
...The Harder They Fall. Peter seemed true to his bravado, following Jesus as far as he could outside His trial. However, he falls and weeps. We remain susceptible to spiritual…
This kangaroo court had no evidence against Jesus but wanted to be seen to be doing the right thing. Jesus is accused but says nothing because this is what He…
The arresting party comes with swords and clubs because they fear Jesus. People fear that there is an authority they are accountable to. There is often a violent response to…
We get a glimpse into the inner attitude of Christ. He was greatly distressed and troubled at the prospect of being made sin. He also longed to be obedient to…
Jesus faces His sorrow by praying. If the disciples are not going to fall away they need to follow His example, but they fall asleep. We are in a war…
This Psalm was sung at the end of the Passover meal. It's the song of a man calling out in trouble. It felt like the whole world was against him.…
Even the best kings of Israel failed. What king could speak this command for the nations to praise the Lord? Christ appeared defeated but sang this Psalm before going to…
This Psalm is more personal than the previous ones Jesus would have sung at the Passover. The Psalmist was delivered from the fear of death by calling on God who…
Here is another Psalm written for the suffering Saviour at the Passover. When the church is weak and people mock, where is God? He is in the heavens and we…