“That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.” (Luke 23:12, NIV84) t is sobering to think who will become friends when Christ is rejected. Sadly, that’s the reality we read about in the account of the crucifixion story. “Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.” Their rejection of Christ forged their friendship. It…
This is the day we remember the passion (or suffering) of Jesus on the cross and all that He did to save us. Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Elvina M. Hall What He did on the cross, no one…
Gethsemane was the name of the olive grove where Jesus so often met with His disciples. I am convinced it was one of His favorite spots on earth. After long days of ministry, He would have fireside chats with His apostles in this grove. However, it was also in this place that He ultimately says “yes” to the cross and…