Category: Lessons of a Lifetime

Surrounded, Scourged, Stripped And StruckOrA Man Of Sorrows And GriefSunday July 2, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

The Great Prisoner ExchangeOrWhat Shall I Do With JesusSunday June 25, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. Therefore when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, ‘Whom do … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

The Scepter Taken AwayOrUntil Shiloh ComesSunday June 18, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Pilate then went out to them and said, ‘What accusation do you bring against this Man?’ They answered and said to him, ‘If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him to you.’ Then Pilate said to them, ‘You take Him … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Friends At LastOrEnmity Set AsideSunday June 11, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man [Jesus] were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Jesus to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at the time.” “Now when Herod saw Jesus, he … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Perverting The NationOrFinding No FaultSunday June 4, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Jesus to Pilate. And they began to accuse Him, saying, ‘We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, that He Himself is Christ, a King.’” “Then Pilate asked Jesus, saying, … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Innocent BloodOrBlood MoneySunday May 28, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, ‘I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.’ And they said, ‘What is this to us? You see to it!’ Then … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Jesus Before The CouncilOrThe Council Before GodSunday May 21, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, ‘Prophecy! Who is the one who struck You?’ And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.” “As … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Guilty Of DenialOrA Longing Look Of LoveSunday May 14, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine. Jesus answered him, ‘I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in the synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Following Jesus At A DistanceOrDenying Jesus From A DistanceSunday May 7, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“Then the detachment of the troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. And they led Him away to Anna first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was the high priest that … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

Betrayed By A KissOrAbandoned By FriendsSunday April 30, 2023 Scripture To Consider:“And while Jesus was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, ‘Whomever I kiss, He is … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime