Jesus was unfairly convicted so that you could be considered innocent. Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 38 Q. Why did he suffer “under Pontius Pilate” as judge? A. So that he, though innocent, might be condemned by a civil judge, and so free us from the severe judgment of God that was to fall on us. Summary Anyone who has heard the crucifixion account before knows that Jesus was unjustly crucified. The chief priests conspired against Jesus because they believed he was blaspheming God. Jesus had been speaking boldly and performing miracles, which got their attention. What drew their anger was his refusal to deny the claim that he was the Son of God. The chief priests had Jesus arrested and ultimately brought before Pontius Pilate. When he was brought before Pontius Pilate, Pilate found no reason to crucify him. Three times Pilate tried to reason with the chief priests, even stating that Herod, a second Roman official, found no reason to punish Jesus by death. Pontius Pilate did not want to crucify Jesus, he wanted to release him. The chief priests, elders, and teachers of the law would not let that happen. They stirred up the crowd and eventually the shouts and demands of the crowd prevailed and Pilate decided to crucify Jesus for no reason, other than to appease the crowd. Jesus was innocent, but he was going to die. Dig Deeper The Heidelberg Catechism ensures that we know that Jesus was innocent. There is very good reason for that: there should be no doubt or question of his innocence. Jesus did not deserve to die; he committed no crime. Whenever a crime is reported on the news, oftentimes the suspect’s past behavior is shared. Has the suspect been arrested before? Does the suspect have past criminal behavior? Has the suspect been convicted of crimes before? This information may or may not help the audience in discerning the suspect’s guilt. If Jesus’ trial were to happen today, there would be no past criminal behavior to bring forth. There would be no evidence of malicious intent or conspiracy to overthrow the government. All the public would find is Jesus, the Son of God, preaching boldly to anyone who would listen that the kingdom of heaven is near. There would be thousands of witnesses to Jesus’ miracles who would corroborate the report that he has done amazing things. All that to say, Jesus did not deserve to die on that cross. There is no doubt whatsoever that he was wrongly sentenced to death. Jesus was innocently condemned to death by the early judge, Pontius Pilate, so that you would not experience the judgment from God you actually deserve for your sin. AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father is a holy and just God who will judge all people righteously ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Confess the many times you've unfairly condemned others, and thank God Jesus endured unjust judgment so that you'd be freed from God's righteous judgment ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Matthew 5

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 110 Q. As Jesus states in verse 13, “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love

It's easy to accept just the blessings you like, but that's not the way it works. Summary In this text from Luke we hear Jesus requesting to go to the other side of the lake. This was certainly the case with the disciples in the gospel of Luke. We like to speak using all because we want to be inclusive. ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Acts 15

Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged angelic encounter with the archangel in which he informed her that she who was 'highly favored' by God (Luke 1:28) would be having a child out of wedlock in 8-1/2 months. who both needed to be told the same exact thing by their angelic messenger: "Do not be afraid (v20, Luke 1:30)."

Genesis 1:24-26 (NIV) 24  And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Article 1: The Effect of the Fall on Human Nature Human beings were originally created in the image They are not merely like themselves, they are also like God; they share a likeness to their Creator. Today: Philippians 1

Logos.com 1 John 1–2:2 (NIV) 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Point 5 - Perseverance of the Saints Article 1: The Regenerate Not Entirely Learn to share the gospel like John does, including both what Jesus did and how it makes you feel.

Proverbs 1:1–7 (NASB95) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom

Your sins are atoned because blood without defect was spilled. alittleperspective.com Leviticus 1:1-5 2:15-17 - Or Else Luke 15:11-16 - Prodigious Deprivation Psalm 143 - Aggressive Prayer Pattern ​ Article ​ Article 7: Election Ephesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17 Psalm 91 - The Shelter of the Most High Article 10: Election Based on God’s Good Pleasure Luke 2:13- 57:14-21 - God's Second Residence 2 Peter 1:3-10 - Make Every Effort Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Sovereign &

Gospels: Week 1 - Jesus' Incarnation and Birth We begin the New Testament by, of course, tracking through the Gospel Narratives - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Heartlight.org John 1:1–14 (NASB95) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the So Jesus is the clearest revelation of God, or as Paul puts it in Colossians 1, the Son is the image Peter 1:3-4, Galatians 4:7, Titus 3:7).

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NIV) 18  For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing , but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19  For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” ( Isaiah 29:14 ) 20  Where is the Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: Luke 18