His purpose: to proclaim the truth of Who He is, not to convince the court of His innocence.

And the high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, “Do You make no answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?” But He kept silent, and made no answer. Coty Pinckney on Mark 14:60-62 Frustrated, the High priest tries to get Jesus to incriminate himself. Jesus gives no … More His purpose: to proclaim the truth of Who He is, not to convince the court of His innocence.

No accident or chance in the steps Jesus walked from Gethsemane to Calvary

We come now to Mark’s account of Jesus’ arrest and betrayal.  J.C. Ryle comments on Mark 14: 43-52 Let us notice, secondly, in these verses, how all things in our Lord’s passion happened according to God’s Word. His own address to those who took Him, exhibits this in a striking manner–“the Scripture must be fulfilled.” There was … More No accident or chance in the steps Jesus walked from Gethsemane to Calvary

Expectant Living

“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake.  For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants  … More Expectant Living

Luther: why should we make Him a liar who has given us such great promises and who commands us to be confident and undismayed?

   “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. Mark 13:9-10 ESV Pastor Coty Pinckney, in a … More Luther: why should we make Him a liar who has given us such great promises and who commands us to be confident and undismayed?