“If you say so.” ~Jesus

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Jesus, Jesus Sayings, King, Mark 15, Pilate

Jesus is at the end of it all now. He has been arrested, jailed and “at trial” before the Judge.

• Jesus is brought before Pilate, who will judge his guilt or innocence. Pilate has Jesus very life in his hands. Pilate asks a very reasonable question. Pilate understands the accusation clearly. Is Jesus the King of the Jews?
• Jesus answers, very wisely. Jesus doesn’t affirm or directly deny what he is accused of. This set his accusers on fire.
• Having answered, Jesus becomes silent. Jesus is clear. Having answered, that is all he needs to do. In court, any attorney would object with “Asked and answered”. Pilate was very impressed.

What Jesus said as he died for us

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Crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus, John 19, Luke 23, Mark 15, Matthew 27

Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time.

1. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
2. Luke 23:43: Truly, I say to you today, you will be with me in paradise.
3. John 19:26–27: Woman, behold your son. Behold your mother.
4. Matthew 27:46 & Mark 15:34 My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
5. John 19:28: I thirst.
6. John 19:29-30: It is finished.
7. Luke 23:46: Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

These are all stunning individually but taken as a whole, they say so much about our Master Jesus the Messiah. He died for us. We died with Him.