Pilate
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And Pilate Wrote a Title
“And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. Then said… Continue reading
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Some Men Who Failed Jesus
HERODFelt threatened by Him.— Matthew 2 HIS OWN PEOPLEThought He was too commonplace.— John 1:11 MANY OF HIS DISCIPLESChose to turn back.— John 6:66 JUDAS ISCARIOTLoved money.— Matthew 26:14-16; 47-50 DISCIPLESWere fearful.— Matthew 26:56 FALSE WITNESSESLied about Him.— Matthew 26:59-62 PILATEWanted to please the people.— Matthew 27:11-26 SOLDIERSWere calloused and hard-hearted.— Matthew 27:27-31 PETERDenied Him.—… Continue reading
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Insights from Pilate’s Statements.
Pilate’s statements during the trial of Jesus provide insight into his conflicted position and the unfolding events. Here are the five statements made by Pilate: “I find no fault in him.” – Pilate declared Jesus innocent of the accusations brought against him (John 19:4). “Behold the man!” – Pilate presented Jesus to the crowd, perhaps… Continue reading
