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The Crucifixion

Now Simon from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus was on his way home.   Coming in from his business out in the country he wanted to get home in time for the celebration of the Feast.   The streets were packed people were pushing and shoving each other to see what was happening in front of them.   Simon pushed his way through he really was in a hurry and wanted to get out of the crowd as soon as possible.   Before he knew it one of the centurions grabbed him and pulled him into the group.    ‘Pick up the cross and carry it.’   The Centurion instructed Simon. ‘No, I am not going to do that what will my friends say if they see me carrying a cross.’   Simon protested as he pulled away from the Centurion.  ‘You will take up this cross and carry it for Jesus.   It isn’t open for decision.’ The Centurion said and pushed Simon. Simon had no choice in the matter and picked up the heavy cross.   They reached Gol...

Jesus before Pilate

‘It has been decided, the High Priest wants us to get rid of this man Jesus.’   The Chief Priest said to the elders and teachers.   ‘Come let us take Jesus to Pilot.’  As the teachers of the law, the Chief Priests and elders gathered they had Jesus brought with them to see Pilot.    Jesus walked with the crowd to Pilot and stood before him.   ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Pilot asked Jesus.   Looking at Pilot and the people gathered around them Jesus answered Pilot.   ‘Yes, it is as you say.’ Immediately the Chief Priest accused Jesus of many things.   So Pilot asked Jesus ‘Aren’t you going to answer?   See how many things they are accusing you of.’ Amazed that Jesus did not defend himself Pilot sat down for a moment.   It was customary to release a prisoner at the Feast for the people.   An insurrectionist named Barabbas was being held for murder during a riot.   The crowd came to Pilot and requested ...

Before the Sanhedrin

Before the Sanhedrin The night was cold and the air seemed to be really icy.   The sky was clear and the moon shone brightly.   The High Priests and Chief Priests and elders with the congregation of men were sitting plotting against Jesus.   Judas had said, he would point them in the right direction; he would kiss Jesus in greeting. They could arrest him and do with him as they pleased. Jesus was still in conversation with one of the disciples when the crowd and Judas walked through the gates toward him.   Jesus looked at Judas as he walked up to him and greeted ‘Rabbi’ moving closer kissing Jesus on the cheek.   The men rushed Jesus with swords and clubs wanting to grab him.   In the rush one of the men with Jesus drew his sword and cut of the ear of one of the servants of the High Priest.    Jesus said ‘ am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs to capture me?   Every day I was with you, teachin...

Gethsemane

The moon shone brightly and the stars were shine as brightly this evening, there were a number of people in the garden of Gethsemane.   I didn’t want to be exposed and hid behind the trees when I heard men talking not too far from where I stood.   Leaning in I saw a man, he looked familiar and I recognise his beautiful voice.   Ah, I believe it must be Jesus and with Him were a number of men.   I see Peter, James and John are in His Company this evening. Watching them I see that Jesus was speaking to them and then he turned and walked away from them, He seemed distressed and I can see he seems to be in earnest prayer.   Still hidden I stood and watched as Jesus finally got up and walked back to where He left the rest of His team.   On returning to them He found them all asleep.    Standing closer to hear what the conversation was all about I picked up that the Lord Jesus was truly distressed.   I hear Him saying to them ‘ My ...

If at first you fail, try again and again!

Hello Darlings how are you today?   I am believing and confessing over your lives that you are well and all is well with your soul.   I have been working hard on studying toward a certificate I truly want and it isn’t easy.   Doubt and worry has been plaguing me constantly.   I need to wake up and stop worrying about this.   I know how much time and effort I have put into studying this stuff and I am able to do so much better.   My aim is to attain 55 out of 75 which I believe is realistic based on my knowledge of the books.    This morning when I got up at 03h00 I took my bible and I read it, I sat down in my chair and I spoke to God and I actually was bold enough to ask Him please Lord help me remember the work I have learned.   I would like to attain the 55 out of 75.   God can turn my failure into Success.   I am so trusting in God to lift me up and help me here.   My first attempt I went it on my own, I learned ha...