The Passion of Jesus Christ
National governments using capital punishment when necessary is nothing out of the ordinary. There is a long history of people being nailed to wood in a variety of ways. However, the Cross of Rome was unique. Death by crucifixion was perfected by the Roman Empire. A medical analysis of the
Persecution, Suffering, Mortality, & Immortality
Clearly, Jesus Christ wasn’t feeling what everyone else was feeling in any given circumstance. Readers of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John should be wondering what, if anything, could ever make Jesus Christ experience sorrow and fear while suffering. This question is absolutely vital to a personal discovery of the
The Passion of Jesus Christ
“And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.” – Luke 23:44-45 Physically speaking, was this a solar eclipse? No. Naturally occurring solar
The Passion of Jesus Christ
Publicly stripping people naked, even for the purpose of torture and execution, is an open display of contempt being projected upon those who are condemned to die. The personal sense of loss can become overwhelming when the very last thing in your possession is taken from you, even your very
The Passion of Jesus Christ
Even the most barbaric societies of sinners would sometimes show a little compassion upon condemned prisoners. This would come in the form of a liquid drink that served as an analgesic. It would be offered to those who were about to be tortured to death, even though it would only
The Passion of Jesus Christ
(Matt. 27:33-50, Mk. 15:22-37, Lk. 23:33-49, Jn. 19:17-37) This is where the earthly pilgrimage of the Christ comes to an end. The Man lived a perfect life. Every thought, word, and deed for an entire lifetime was flawless until the very end. Even so, Jesus Christ
The Passion of Jesus Christ
(Matt. 27:31-33, Mk. 15:20-22, Lk. 23:26-33, Jn. 19:16-17) Only five days ago, Jerusalem gave Jesus the welcome of a King! Literally, multitudes of people were proclaiming the Man to be the long-awaited Messiah, while crying out the word, Hosanna! Being interpreted, this means: “Save now Lord!
The Passion of Jesus Christ
(Matt. 27:20-26, Mk. 15:11-15, Lk. 23:18-25, Jn. 19:1-16) Contextual Details for Harmonizing the Gospels: The 3rd appearance of Jesus before Pilate began with a formal presentation of the Lamb of God to the angry crowd of Jews waiting in the courtyard of the palace (Jn. 19:
The Passion of Jesus Christ
Contextual Details for Harmonizing the Gospels: Luke completely overlooks this event in “the common hall”, the same place that is called the “Praetorium”, where a whole band of Romans soldiers assembled to make a mockery of divine majesty (Matt. 27:27, Mk. 15:16). Matthew and Mark record what happened
The Passion of Jesus Christ
(Matt. 27:15-19, Mk. 15:6-10, Lk. 23:13-16, Jn. 18:33-40) Contextual Details for Harmonizing the Gospels: Even though Matthew, Mark, & John overlook Jesus’ appearance before Herod, Matthew and Mark signal a break in the storyline of the 1st appearance before Pilate using the word, “Now”, as demonstrated
The Passion of Jesus Christ
(Matt. 27:1-2, 11-14, Mk. 15:1-5, Lk. 23:1-7, Jn. 18:28-32) Contextual Details for Harmonizing the Gospels: The Evangelists work together to provide clarity on the number and order of the various appearances before Pilate. Lacking the testimony of even one Evangelist will result in the confounding of
The Passion of Jesus Christ
(Matt. 27:26, Mk. 15:15, Lk. 23:16, 22, Jn. 19:1) “Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to