Government Rejection of Jesus Christ

Luke 23:6-12 "On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time."Luke 23:6-7 It obvious that Government officials do not have any regard for Jesus Christ at all. It shows in all of the … Continue reading Government Rejection of Jesus Christ

Demands for the Condemnation of Jesus Christ

Luke 23:1-5 All it takes is for law enforcement, local government leaders, and leaders representing the people to make an issue of something. They can take their case to the higher authority whether it be the Congress, the Supreme Court, or State Governors. If the local jurisdiction is aggressive and persistent enough, then the higher … Continue reading Demands for the Condemnation of Jesus Christ

Human Effort Can Form Thoughts and Emotions, Only Christ Can Bring Salvation

Ephesians 2:1-10 The thing that has power over physiology and is able to form thoughts, emotions, and behaviors operates through the desires of the flesh. As far as being alive in Christ Jesus, only the grace of God can make that happen. There is no human effort that can change minds and emotions to bring … Continue reading Human Effort Can Form Thoughts and Emotions, Only Christ Can Bring Salvation

A Crime to say that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

Luke 22:66-71 There is only one question that the community leaders want answered, "Are you then the Son of God?" On that one question Jesus Christ was crucified to death on the Cross. Today, those who live for the Gospel of Jesus Christ clearly say that Jesus sits on the throne of our thoughts, emotions, … Continue reading A Crime to say that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

Insulted, Mocked, and Beaten, by the Guards

Luke 22:63-65 This verse makes it clear what the guards are guarding, and it has nothing to do with the welfare of Jesus Christ. These guards are working for the head boss over all the guards in the whole district. It is the same law enforcement agency that was involved in the deal of offering … Continue reading Insulted, Mocked, and Beaten, by the Guards

Christ is Arrested and Denials of Knowing Him Follows

Luke 22:54-62 Jesus has been betrayed and is now arrested and being held in the house of the one in charge over all the people. The equivalent of the FBI, Homeland Security, or Chief of Security (Chief Officer over all the guards) is there along with other influential leaders. Peter is following Jesus from a … Continue reading Christ is Arrested and Denials of Knowing Him Follows