25-27 Compare Mat_26:71-75; Mar_14:69-72; Luk_22:58-62. 28-32 Compare Mat_27:1-2; Mar_15:1; Luk_23:1. 28 What insufferable hypocrites they were! Plotting the death of God's holy One, and afraid their bloody feet would be defiled by entering where He was! The law said, "You shall not murder." And t... [ Continue Reading ]
7 It appears on the surface, that Pilate's question, when he heard that the Lord claimed to be the Son of God, was ignored. Not so. Since the Lord was the Son of God it was far beneath His dignity to reply in words; His conduct was far more convincing. Pilate understood His silence far better than a... [ Continue Reading ]
25 Physical relationships are temporary, and will be superseded by spiritual ties. All lasting spiritual bonds are made at the foot of the cross. 28-30 Compare Mat_27:45-51; Mar_15:33-36; Luk_23:46; see Psa_22:15; Psa_69:21. 28 Perhaps in no other circumstances could we realize the intense passion... [ Continue Reading ]