There is not a word of truth in the accusations that the Jews make against Jesus. They are trying to persuade Pilate that Jesus is leading a rebellion against Caesar, and they hope that this Roman governor will panic and get rid of Jesus for them. False witnesses and slander are two favourite weapons of Satan. He has been a […]

Our Lord Jesus Christ isn’t just taken, unjustly, as a prisoner – He is insulted and humiliated. We can’t even begin to imagine what this world would be like if God did not restrain men and women from being as sinful as they possibly could. These verses are just a glimpse of the evil that results when God’s hand is […]

The story of Peter’s fall teaches us first how small and gradual are the steps we take into big sins. Peter’s first step is proud self-confidence. Though all men will deny Christ, he is convinced he never will. The second step is neglect of prayer. The third step is wavering indecision. When Christ’s enemies come, Peter first fights, then runs […]