Saturday, April 23, 2011

God's Word's of Wisdom for Saturday 23 April 2011

"Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"

Events of Holy Week leading up to the Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"

Saturday Day 7

Event: This is the second day of Jesus being in the grave.  Nothing is mentioned as to what the disciples did after Jesus was buried.  I would think that they were in hiding after they scattered when Jesus was arrested.  They would have met in secret so to avoid persecution.  I wonder when they did meet if they remembered Jesus telling them that He would arise in three days.  Tomorrow we will find out the answer to that question.

I would like to cover the trials of Jesus briefly:

Before Jewish Religious Authorities:

Preliminary Hearing Before Annas (John 18:12-24) "Although the Romans had deposed Annas. in the eyes of the Jews he still functioned as the high priest because the office was for life.  Annas questioned Jesus, but Jesus demanded a legal hearing.

Hearing Before Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57-67; Mark 14:53-65)  "Caiaphas was the high priest appointed by the Romans.  Two false witnesses testified against Jesus and Caiaphas asked Jesus if He was the Messiah.  Jesus answered yes, and Caiaphas concluded that Jesus was guilty of blashemy.

Trial Before the Sanhedrin (Matthew 27:1.2; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71)  " The council of Jewish  religious leaders confirmed Caiaphas's conclusion.  In this trail, Jesus admitted He was the Son of God and declared that he will sit on the right hand of God the Father.

Before the Roman Authorities

First Hearing Before Pilate (John 18:28-37; Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:1-5)  The Jewish religious leaders brought Jesus to Pilate in order to get permission to execute Him.  They accused Him of treason.  Pilate saw saw Jesus' innocence, but briefly questioned Him.  In this interview, Jesus revealed to Pilate that His kingdom was not of this world.

A Hearing Before Herod (Luke 23:6-12) Pilate send Jesus to Herod because Jesus was from Galilee, the region ruled by Herod.  Jesus remained silent before Herod.

Final Hearing Before Pilate (John 18:38-19:16; Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-25) Pilate did not want to condemn and innocent man, but he was afraid of another Jewish uprising.  Therefore, he finally gave in to the cries of the crowd: "Crucify Him."

Today's Hymn: "At Calvary"

Years I spent in vanity and pride,
Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary
Mercy there was great, and grace was free
Pardon there was multiplied to me
There my burden soul found liberty at Calvary.

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit  When we look into Your Holiness and when we gaze into Your Loveliness we as your children are surrounded by the light of Your Love and Grace.  I am strong in Your strength O Lord and I will trust in You.
                                                                                                            Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "When we think about divine judgment, we should offer thanks to Christ for saving us from that horrible fate by dying for us"

Clink on the link at http://www.cindidavis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Scripture Reading from Psalm 23:1-6 and is Titled: "The Shepherd Psalm".

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T",  God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

Yours in Christ,
Cindi  


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