Submitted by Dapedersen on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 14:13
27:54 Matthew “When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son of God!"” (NIV) 27:42 Matthew “He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself! He's the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.” (NIV) 27:37 Matthew “Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews.” (NIV)
Jesus went through beatings, mocking, a crown of thorns, and more. Another man needed to carry his cross. They nailed Him upon the cross and put it in the ground. They gambled for His clothes. They also put the sign above His head listing His crime. It was accurate. He was Jesus. He was king of the Jews… but He was SO MUCH more! He was savior, redeemer, friend, healer, leader, teacher, and on-and-on. He is now our King… forever!
27:25 Matthew “All the people answered, "His blood is on us and on our children!"“ (NIV)
Pilate found no reason to put Jesus to death. The crowds however would not be calmed. They wanted Jesus to be crucified. Pilate took water and washed his hands saying that he was not responsible for shedding innocent blood. The people said that they and their children would take the blame for His death. That is still true. He died for our sins. His blood covers over them ALL. We can only be free from sin when we accept His gift of salvation for us!!
27:22 Matthew “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?" Pilate asked. They all answered, "Crucify him!” “ (NIV) 26:72 Matthew “He denied it again, with an oath: "I don't know the man!"” (NIV) 26:66 Matthew ““What do you think?" "He is worthy of death," they answered.” (NIV) 26:53 Matthew “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” (NIV) 26:52 Matthew “Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” (NIV) 26:44 Matthew “So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.” (NIV)
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