Category Archives: The Road to the Cross

“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders…so Judas threw the money into the temple and left.  Then he … Continue reading →

“Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the … Continue reading →

“Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus,  ‘Are you not going to answer?’…But Jesus remained silent.” (Matthew 26:62) Jesus on demand?  We live in a time when the phrase “On Demand” is important to us.  It is … Continue reading →

“The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking Him and beating Him. They blindfolded Him and demanded, ‘Prophesy! Who hit you?’ And they said many other insulting things to Him.” (Luke 22:63-65) Insulting and humiliating the Lord of all creation.  … Continue reading →

“Then Jesus answered, ‘Will you really lay down your life for me?  I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!’” (John 13:38) “…at that moment a rooster began to crow.” (John 18:27) Forgiven … Continue reading →

“Immediately the rooster crowed  the second time.  Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him:  ‘Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.’  And he broke down and wept.” (Mark 14:72) This was a dark … Continue reading →

“Then seizing Him, they led Him away and took Him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance.” (Luke 22:54) After the arrest the disciples had all fled.  Obviously, Peter did not go far because he … Continue reading →

“Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus.  They bound Him and brought Him first to Annas…the High Priest that year.” (John 18:12) We must remember that the garden that night was filled with … Continue reading →

“And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.” (Matthew 26:51) “Then all the disciples left Him and fled.” (Matthew 26:56) … Continue reading →

“Keep watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Mark 14:38) These words spoken to the disciples in the garden hit close to home for all of us. There … Continue reading →