Author Archives: L. Lyden

The Body When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed. Matthew 27:59-60 As I read through this passage, it occurredContinue reading “May 2, 2022”

Raised up with Christ  “and the graves were opened; and the bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.”    Matthew 27:52-53 This passage is often overlooked when reading about Jesus’ crucified.  However, the LORD showedContinue reading “April 30, 2022”

What will you do? And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified. Matthew:27:31 All of the people in Israel knew who Jesus was when He walked in this world.  Everyone knew He did miracles and was a teacherContinue reading “April 29, 2022”

I am Barabbas Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. Matthew 26:26 This scripture is one of the clearest pictures of what Jesus came to do.  He came to the world to save sinners and He did that by trading places with them.  OnContinue reading “April 26, 2022”

Thirty Pieces of Silver Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. Matthew 27:5 What are you striving after today?  What is the pursuit of your heart?  What “great” goal or dream are you chasing?  Is it fame or fortune?  Is it fulfillment in relationships? Continue reading “April 25, 2022”

Forgive            But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.  Matthew 26:50 Jesus died on the cross to forgive the sin of the world.  He bled and suffered to pay the price of sin . . . all sin for all time.  You andContinue reading “April 24, 2022”

“Sweet Hour of Prayer” Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:40-41 This is a hard one.  I’m not sure, but I think I probably would haveContinue reading “April 23, 2022”

Blood of the new covenant For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.  Matthew 26:28 This was a radical statement for Jesus to make.  Every one of the disciples and every Hebrew person for that matter, knew what a blood covenant meant.  It is not so common to us today,Continue reading “April 22, 2022”

He knows Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, “Rabbi, is it I?” He said to him, “You have said it.” Matthew 26:25 Whatever you are going through in life, He knows.  He is there and He will help you.  It is up to you to first surrender and ask.  He is always readyContinue reading “April 21, 2022”

A Memorial But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me. Matthew 26:10 A good work.  That is what Jesus said about the women who poured out the costly oil on Him.  As I read this scripture, I was instantly remindedContinue reading “April 20, 2022”