A few insights into God's Word.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 Pleasing self is one of the greatest desires of most people around the world. Everyone wants to be happy, no matter what that means or the process of getting that happiness. The world does not see anything being... Continue Reading →
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:25 Every person is born with an innate desire for sinful activities. Given the choice, people will turn towards sin and will enjoy it for a time. The mindset of the world is to just do it. No one... Continue Reading →
"What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?" Pilate asked them. "Crucify him!" They shouted. "Why? What crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, "Crucify him!" Mark 15:12-14 People are quick to get caught up in the excitement of the crowd. With just... Continue Reading →
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. Matthew 27:20 Persuasion is a powerful tool that is used everywhere for many different things. It is persuasion that drives people to purchase items that they often do not need or cannot afford. It is persuasion... Continue Reading →
"But they kept shouting, Crucify him! Crucify him!" Luke 23:21 Pilate had heard all the arguments against Jesus. He could not find enough evidence to convict Him. He wanted to release Jesus. Yet, the crowd of people shouted that they wanted Jesus crucified. They put extreme pressure on Pilate until he gave in and gave... Continue Reading →