Jesus, the Underestimated Messiah

No one understood the nature of Jesus’ Messiahship as He journeyed up to Jerusalem—not even the disciples who were closest to Jesus. Jesus explained to them repeatedly that His role was not that of the nationalistic military conqueror they had expected, but they...
Why Did Jesus Silence Those Who Confessed Him?

Why Did Jesus Silence Those Who Confessed Him?

When Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”  Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”  (Mark 8:30) Jesus accepted the Messianic title at this point though prior to this He had customarily silenced those who called Him the Christ....
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

When the Jewish authorities told Pilate “we will have no king but Caesar,” (John 19:15) they cut themselves off from the Messianic hope God had offered them. Their answer to Pilate is especially ironic given the sign that Pilate ordered be posted above the...