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His Father’s Agenda The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, Luke 23:36 In today’s portion of scripture, there are many people who are all on their own agenda.  This portion of scripture starts out with Simon of Cyrene, who was just passing by when all the commotion of Jesus’ crucifixion was going on. Continue reading “February 7, 2023”

He Was Determined “Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus.” Luke 23:26  I have heard many messages about how Jesus sweat drops of blood in theContinue reading “February 6, 2023”

I am Barabbas And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”—Luke 23:18 This is one of the clearest scriptures about what Jesus came to do.  He came to the world to save sinners and He did that by trading places with them.  On the day JesusContinue reading “February 5, 2023”

No Fault So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no fault in this Man.” Luke 23:4 After Jesus was arrested and scrutinized by the priests, the elders and the scribes, He was taken to the Roman governor of that region, Pontius Pilate.  This scene reminds me of what it mightContinue reading “February 4, 2023”

No good pride? The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating Him. Luke 22:63 Have you ever heard anyone talking about how proud they were?  Maybe it was proud of a certain accomplishment or proud of their children or loved one?  What about taking pride in your work and a job well done? Continue reading “February 3, 2023”

Own it But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. Luke 22:60 We all mess up sometimes and we all let others down.  Oh, I know it is usually not intentional, but since we live in this imperfect world, it is inevitable. Continue reading “February 2, 2023”

Forgive           But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Luke 22:48 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 and I are forgiven todayContinue reading “February 1, 2023”

Be Refreshed Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.  Luke 22:43 Have you ever come to a portion of scripture in your daily reading or study time that you have read many times before?  When that happens, you can be tempted to quickly go through it or even think: I know thisContinue reading “January 31, 2023”

He is Praying for you “But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” Luke22:32 It is fitting that this verse came up today because just last week I was in a worship service where there was some time set aside inContinue reading “January 30, 2023”

He came to serve For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves. Luke 22:27 It is pretty amazing that Jesus, the King of kings, didn’t come to the world toContinue reading “January 27, 2023”