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“When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Him, along with the criminals — one on His right, the other on His left.” (Luke 23:33 NIV) In the whole realm of prophecies, there is much discussion about the legitimacy of their fulfillment. Some radicals argue that Jesus may have retroactively fulfilled…
“For if men do this when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31 NIV) Jesus was being led by Roman soldiers to the place of the Skull, where he would be crucified. Simon of Cyrene was carrying Jesus’ cross and two criminals were in the procession as well. Women were…
“But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that He be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant them their demand.” (Luke 23:23-24) This verse alone disproves the idea of majority rules. Why? Because the majority isn’t always right. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the minority or in the majority. What matters…
“They all asked, ‘Are you then the Son of God?’ He replied, ‘You are right in saying that I am!’” (Luke 22:70) This verse frustrates me so much! It’s like when Pilate was standing with Jesus and asked, “What is truth?” to the One who is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. In…
“The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: ‘Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.’” (Luke 22:61) This verse has haunted me since my first reading of it — to have the Lord not only predict my denial, but then…
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say this.” (Psalm 107:1-2 NIV84) I want to make it clear that although we have one day a year called Thanksgiving, thanksgiving is not something we should do just once a year! Do you know what…
“Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, ‘Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this…
“But Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?’” (Luke 22:48, NIV84) Michael Card wrote a song about Judas’ betrayal, and in it were these words, “but that is not what a kiss is for.” These words cause me to cringe every time I hear them. I so often criticize…
“And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” (Luke 22:44, NIV84) In one of his books C. S. Lewis talked about temptation with a clarity I will never forget. He talked about how Jesus underwent temptation just like you and me. He faced…
“‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done.’” (Luke 22:42, NIV84) There are those in the Christian faith who hold a doctrine on prayer that has been characterized as “name it and claim it.” They believe that if we ask God for something in prayer…