God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But Jesus was set before the governor, and the governor put the question to him ¨Are you the ´king of the Jews´?¨ and Jesus said ¨As you say.¨ Matthew 27:11 (Byington) Jesus´ time with us here with us as a human was coming to a close. He had given His instructions, His ministry and His... Continue Reading →
Saying: ¨I have sinned when I betrayed righteous blood.¨ they said: ¨What is that to us? You must see to that?¨ Matthew 27:4 (Reference Bible) When Judas realized that he they had condemned Jesus to death he felt the weight of his betrayal. It is true that there had been considerable evil flowing through his... Continue Reading →
And again he denied it, with an oath: ¨I do not know the man!¨ Matthew 26:72 (Reference Bible) Peter was in the courtyard and people kept noticing that he had been one of those who followed Jesus. When he was confronted, his response was denial. Peter loved Jesus and thought He was the Messiah, but... Continue Reading →
And Jesus said unto him, ¨ Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.¨ Matthew 26:64 (ASV) Jesus was still on trial. He had not yet been condemned to death. However, those who... Continue Reading →
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; Matthew 26:59 (KJV) It continues, this trial of Jesus. Didn´t He suffer enough that night while He went before the Jews and before the Romans? But here we are today, still putting Him on the... Continue Reading →
And Jesus said unto him, ¨Friend, wherefore art thou come?¨ Then came they and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Matthew 26:50 (KJV) Have you ever wondered if Jesus has asked that question of us? Many people come to Jesus each and every day. Some even go up to Him with the sweetest kiss. ... Continue Reading →
¨In that case, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must take place this way?¨ Matthew 26:54 (Reference Bible)Jesus was confronted by a mob to take Him into custody. His companions were startled and afraid. Yet Jesus kept His composure. He had known this moment was coming and was already prepared for it. In... Continue Reading →
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Matthew 26:44 (KJV) Before we get up off of our knees and turn to other things let us consider a bit more about prayer. It has been put forth that the fact that our Savior returned to His... Continue Reading →
¨Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.¨ Matthew 26:41 (KJV) There are some bold new teachers out there these days which would have us think that there is more power in just one prayer. These confident people push the idea that we show... Continue Reading →
And going a little way forward, he fell upon his face, praying and saying: ¨My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you will.¨ Matthew 26:39 (Reference Bible) How great the pressure must have been for our Savior that night in the garden... Continue Reading →
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