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...
Death Through Jesus’ Eyes

Death Through Jesus’ Eyes

We talk a lot about what Jesus’ death means for us, especially in this season of the year. But what did death mean for Jesus? How did he interpret his life and his purpose in light of his own death?  Adam and Jesus Christ in Romans 5 The book of Romans makes a...