For the third time he spoke to them: “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.” But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:15b-21 – Why did the crowd choose Barabbas? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 402
As you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will punish him and then release him. But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:8-12 – Why did Herod and Pilate become friends? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 401
Herod was delighted at the opportunity to see Jesus, because he had heard about him and had been hoping for a long time to see him perform a miracle. He asked Jesus question after question, but Jesus refused to answer. Meanwhile, the leading priests and the teachers of religious law stood there shouting their accusations. […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:5-7 – Which leader do you follow? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 400
Then they became insistent. “But he is causing riots by his teaching wherever he goes – all over Judea, from Galilee to Jerusalem!” “Oh, is he a Galilean?” Pilate asked. When they said that he was, Pilate sent him to Herod Antipas, because Galilee was under Herod’s jurisdiction, and Herod happened to be in Jerusalem […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:1-4 – How should Christians persevere through trials? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 399
Then the entire council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor. They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king.” So Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:66-71 – Why did Jesus reply, “You say that I am,” when asked, “Are you the Son of God?” – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 398
At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. “If you are the Messiah,” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:63-65 – Leaving a bad habit or trait at the cross – What was the purpose of blindfolding Jesus? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 397
The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” And they said many other insulting things to him. (Luke 22:63-65) When I was young, I was able to avoid bullying by being transparent. But Jesus was on trial, front and center. Mark and Matthew […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:60b-62 – Why did the rooster crow after Peter denied Jesus? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 396
Just as he (Peter) was speaking (to deny Jesus the third time), the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. (Luke 22:60b-62) On […]