What the Cross Reveals About Our King
The soldiers meant to mock a dying man. They had no idea they were crowning a King.
The soldiers meant to mock a dying man. They had no idea they were crowning a King.
When Pilate asks Jesus if He’s a king, Jesus’ answer may seem a bit strange. Interesting that Jesus points back to an event that we celebrate as Christmas. He states, “For this Purpose” He was born. “For this purpose,” He came into the world. Pilate of course was not at the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds; but this pointer back to the Nativity scene leads us to a sobering realization…
One With Eternal Significance. In 1 Timothy 6, Paul issues the following charge: “Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate…