The Piercing Innocence of the King - Matthew 27:27-66

Prayer, Affection, and Christ's Work

Philippians 1:3-11

Slavery, Identity, and Service - Philippians 1:1-2

Philippians 1:1-2

Heavenly Treasures, Anxiety and Return to Live Church

Matthew 6:19-34

The Death & Burial of the Servant-King - Matthew 27:27-66

What was it about the death of Jesus that produced such contrasting effects on its eyewitnesses? How is it that the cross has the power to transform those who gaze intently at the Man hanging there? "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. " - 1 Corinthians 1:18 May God grant us grace to look and ponder the depths of the death and burial of His Son.

The Piercing Innocence of the King - Matthew 27:27-66

The old hymn says, "Guilty, vile, helpless we; spotless lamb of God was He." What piercing contrasts we see in the lives of those surrounding the King through his mock trials. As we consider the religious leaders, Judas, and Pilate, let us consider ourselves and sing, "Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood, sealed my pardon with his blood. Hallelujah, What a Savior!"