Mark 15: 16 – 20 The soldiers mock Jesus The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. And they began to call out toContinue reading “Mark 15: 16 – 20 The soldiers mock Jesus”
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Mark 6: 14 – 29 John the Baptist beheaded
Mark 6: 14 – 29 John the Baptist beheaded King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, ‘John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.’ Others said, ‘He is Elijah.’ And still others claimed, ‘He isContinue reading “Mark 6: 14 – 29 John the Baptist beheaded”
Acts 25: 13 – 22 Festus consults King Agrippa – Part 1
Acts 25: 13 – 22 Festus consults King Agrippa – Part 1 A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. Since they were spending many days there, Festus discussed Paul’s case with the king. He said, ‘There is a man here whom Felix left as aContinue reading “Acts 25: 13 – 22 Festus consults King Agrippa – Part 1”
Luke 23: 1 – 12 “Are you the king of the Jews?”
Luke 23: 1 – 12 Jesus before Pilate and Herod – continued Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, ‘We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.’ So Pilate askedContinue reading “Luke 23: 1 – 12 “Are you the king of the Jews?””
Seeking the Light 