DISCOURSE: 1717 CHRIST’S ENEMIES SMITTEN DOWN BY A WORD John 18:4. _Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1718 JESUS SMITTEN IN THE HIGH PRIEST’S PALACE John 18:19. _The high-priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I sai... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1719 CHRIST’S GOOD CONFESSION John 18:37. _Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heare... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1720 PILATE’S INQUIRY ABOUT TRUTH John 18:38. _Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?_ THE rich and powerful are for the most part under great disadvantages for the attainment of religious knowledge. Their appointed teachers too often “prophesy smooth things to them;” and those who would... [ Continue Reading ]