103 As the Prophets Predicted

Luke 22:63-65; Matthew 27:1-10; Acts 1:18,19; Zechariah 11:12,13
TBC Book Two, Chapter 103
Dawn had barely broken when the Sanhedrin reached their verdict—Jesus of Nazareth must die. They found him guilty of blasphemy, for claiming to be the Son of God. According to their Law, given by Moses, it was a terrible offense to claim God’s majesty and authority. The Law required he be stoned to death. But would their governor, Pontius Pilate, agree he should die? With Judea now governed by Rome, only a Roman official could sentence a person to death. As the soldiers led Jesus out of the room, the counsel began planning how to persuade Pilate.

Meanwhile, the temple guards did some planning of their own. They knew the verdict. So he claimed to be the Son of God, did he? One of the soldiers put a blindfold over Jesus’ eyes. Then, one at a time, they took turns beating him.

“Let’s hear you prophecy!” they taunted. “Which of us hit you?”

A few moments later, another guard appeared and shouted, “That’s enough. Take off that blindfold. The council is ready. . . .” 

Some chief priests and elders were now in the temple, discussing what they would say to Pilate. They were about to leave, when suddenly a man came rushing into the room.

“Wait!” the man yelled. It was Judas Iscariot. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 103, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Embracing evil impulses never ends well—the tempter deals a tragic hand to his unsuspecting pawns.
     A promise to cling to: “While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.” John 17:12 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Create in Me a Clean Heart  Eric and Tanja Lagerström               [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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