We see one criminal crucified next to Jesus trusting a dying king. Luke 23: 40 But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? 41 We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into …
The Romans put a signboard on the cross stating the condemned person’s crime as a warning. Jesus’ signboard said King of the Jews. The Jewish leadership considered the title of king to be false. But, ironically, this was the truth. Pilate knew that Jesus had claimed to be king, but it was not of this …
While Jesus was a king, He was a different kind of king. He was a spiritual king, which neither the Jewish leadership nor Pilate understood. The Jewish council had accused Jesus of blasphemy because He had claimed to be the Son of God. Ironically, this was the truth. But blasphemy would not be a reason …
As you venture through life, you may not realize that you are in danger of spending eternity in hell if you are rejecting God. I remember training as a hospital chaplain one summer, where we visited hundreds of people during our education. On one visit, a man told me he was not interested in Jesus …
Following the Lord’s guidance is always the best despite our desire to do what we want. I consistently make good decisions by following the Lord’s direction through the Holy Spirit and godly advice. I can also say that when I decided to make decisions based on my desires and selfishness, I consistently made poor choices. …
In Pilate’s encounter with Jesus, the word king or kingdom is mentioned eleven times. According to The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, a king is one that is supreme or preeminent in a particular group, category, or sphere. Pilate had questioned Jesus and found Him not guilty. I don’t think Pilate really thought …