Jesus Christ Died For Us
I would like for you to think on along with me Jerusalem, on
Calvary. The time of departure is April 7, A.D. Friday morning
from 1:00am to 9:00 am and this is where Jesus hung on the cross
until 3:00pm. (This is to my understanding, for I am not a
Theological Student at least not by man's hands. When I share I
like to let others know please listen to Biblical teaching,
read, study for yourself as well I like to share scriptures with
my articles so others can read for themselves).
To be continued:
I will be sharing from the Book "Gospel" of John. This Gospel
was addressed to Christians. The history of the life of Christ,
with especial reference to His most important acts and
discourses.
Let's look at Pilate making an honest confession, Christ's Trial
and Christ's Reply. (John 18:37, 38)
Pilate therefore, said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus
answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born,
and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear
witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth
my voice.
Truly Jesus was a master speaker and could could give testimony
for himself under any and all circumstances. He has just made a
statement of the kingdom of God, contrasting it with the
kingdoms of men, or the kingdoms of the world, and now he makes
a startling reply to Pilate's sharp question, substaning the
idea of his Kingship. (John 18:37)
While reading Matthew 27:11 you will see Christ questioned, Mark
15:2 and Luke 23:3 you will see Christ replies.
Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this,
he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in
him no fault at all. (John 18:38 we see Christ's Trial and
Pilate's unwillingness to condemn).
Pilate feared men rather than God.
Pilate Desires to Release Jesus Christ (John 19:10-16)
Pilate now seems offended at the Christ's silence. While the
charge against against him was found to be baseless, from which
he should have been vindicated and released, Jesus sought to
make no new revelations of himself.
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest
thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to
release thee? (John 19:10 Christ's Trial and Christ's Silence).
The Prophecy Concerning Christ Death: Jesus answered, Thou
couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given
thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath
the greater sin. (John 19:11)
More impressed than ever by this powerful statement, Pilate
again showed a desire to release Jesus.
And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews
cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not
Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh
against Caesar. (John 19:12 Christ's Trial and They Demand
Jesus's Condemnation).
Pilate prepared to give his judgement, taking his place in his
offical seat which stood on a tesselated pavement called
"Gabbatha."
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, be brought Jesus forth,
and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the
Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. ( John 19:13 Christ led
to Trial).
This decision was reached, it seems, about noon of the day,
which prepared for and terminated in the Paschal Supper.
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth
hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! (John 19:14
Christ's Trial and Outrages by the People).
The judge is now in the act of turning Jesus over to his enemies
to be crucified, notwithstanding his innocence.
But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him.
Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief
priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. (John 19:15
Christ's Trial and They Demand Christ's Condemnation).
Pilate could try men like Barabbas and keep the order; but the
fate which brought this mysterious prisoner to his attention and
judgment, offered nor suggested no solution to the problem which
he should solve. Pilate brought under weakness and delivered
Jesus Christ over to be crucifixed.
Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And
they went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which
is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: (John 19:16 Christ's Trial and
Christ Condemned).
When you review Matthew 27:32 and Mark 15:21 it has on record
Christ's Crucifixion and Christ Bearing HIS Cross.
When you review Luke 23:36 it has on record Christ's
Crucifixion, The Conduct of the People and How They Give HIM
Vinegar, Wine Mingled with Myrrh.
Jesus friends despaired at this time, lingering, however, in
silence around the cross, not knowing what do or what next to
expect, in this group his mother, Mary, and other friends were
numbered.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his
mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
(John 19:25 Christ's Reception By Men and The Ministry of Women).
John was Jesus close friend and beloved disciple and a few of
the women remained with the disciple. Jesus showed the deepest
concern for his mother and suggest John look after her like she
was his own.
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing
by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy
son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from
that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. (John
19:26,27 Christ's Crucifixion, Christ's Words to Women who wept
for HIM).
Prophecy coming to pass. The suffering Messiah has fulfilled
this mission. Jesus sense of thirst was a sign that his spirit
was at rest. The flesh suffered while the spirit triumphed.
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished,
that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now
there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge
with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
(John 19:28,29 Christ's Crucifixion, They Give Him Vinegar and
Wine Mingled with Myrrh).
Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished with the
words, "It is finished." Christ now bows his head and gives up
the ghost; the purpose of God in the history of man is
accomplished. God has revealed himself as love.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is
finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. (John
19:30, Matthew 27:50, Mark 15:37, Luke 23:46 Christ's Death).
Scripture text/reference taken from: KJV
The SouthWestern Company,KJV, Nashville, Tennessee, 1934
Edition, Copyright, 1895 by J R Jones, 1902 by J R Jones, 1926
by National Publishing
Special Arrangement New Testament, KJV, Midwestern Publishing
Co., Inc., Paducah, Kentucky, Copyright 1961, By Midwestern
Publishing Co., Inc.
Crusade @ Bible Publishers, Inc., KJV, 1970, Mt. Juliet,
Tennessee, USA, 37122