So he (Herod) questioned Him (Jesus) at some length; but He made no answer. Luke 23:9 Lord how interesting that Herod had wanted to talk with You for a long time and here You were in front of him. He could ask You whatever he wanted to. You were really at his mercy as a […]
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When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see Him because He had heard about Him and he was hoping to see some sign done by Him. Luke 23:8 Lord as many times as I have read this story and heard the story I must say that I have […]
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When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the Man (Jesus) was a Galilean. And when he learned that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. Luke 23:6, 7 Lord we call this ‘passing the buck.’ Getting out of whatever we can get out […]
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But they (chief priests and scribes) were urgent, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place.” Luke 23:5 Lord these men were not being honest. They were accusing You of something that was totally different than what was going on. They were out to get You even […]
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And Pilate asked Him, (Jesus) “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “You have said so.” Luke 23:3, 4 Lord what a tremendous responsibility Pilate had. These angry men that were trying to do You in brought You to Pilate and wanted him to agree with them and destroy You. What […]
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And they (chief priests and scribes) began to accuse Him, (Jesus) saying, “We found this Man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to give Him tribute to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is Christ a king.” Luke 23:2 Lord it is so hard to be falsely accused. Thank You for taking this abuse for […]
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Then the whole company of them arose, and brought Him (Jesus) before Pilate. Luke 23:1 Lord it would have been very hard to have been in Your shoes. These men were out to do you in. They wanted to have you destroyed and they were going to do whatever it took to get that done. […]
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And they (chief priests and scribes) all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He (Jesus) said to them, “You say that I am.” And they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from His own lips.” Luke 22:70, 71 Lord this was one of those times in […]
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When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Him (Jesus) away to their council, and they said, “If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I ask you, […]
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Now the men who were holding Jesus mocked Him and beat Him; they also blindfolded Him and asked Him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck You?” And they spoke many other words against Him, reviling Him. Luke 22:63 – 65 Thank You Lord for the abuse You took for us. Thank You for loving us […]
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