Nikke's thoughts
I cannot help but think of Judas when I read chapter 27. He felt such shame and remorse for betraying Jesus that he hangs himself. I cannot imagine how awful that he must have felt. I know that sin is sin but he sent Jesus to his death. That has got to really feel the worst.
I am not perfect and I know my sin is not any better. When I think that Jesus died for us on the cross and bared all the sin of the world on his shoulders so that we could have the option of eternal life in heaven. I feel awful that my sin is what caused all that pain on the cross for Jesus to bare. Yeah it was before I was born when he bore the sin but he bore it for those past, present and future.
Thank you Jesus! Thank you!
So Jesus is beaten, mocked, spit on, and crucified.
He died for all of us. He doesn't specify specific genders or race or whatever. ALL OF US! Even the men/women that beat, mocked, spit and crucified Him. How amazing is that? He loved us so much that He could see past all of the crud that we as humans can be and do.
I serve the most wonderful God!
I am just picturing the look on the Chief Priests faces when they were told that Jesus rose from the dead.They were the ones that so desperately wanted Him dead and did not believe He was the Son of God. I bet their looks were priceless. Can you imagine?
Lord, thank you for the gift of eternal life. You never cease to amaze me in what you have done for all of us and for me. Thank you for your mercy, grace and your forgiveness. Even though I am imperfect you still love me and want my relationship with you. You are true to your word and you never fail me. Thank you. I love you!
Amen
I am not perfect and I know my sin is not any better. When I think that Jesus died for us on the cross and bared all the sin of the world on his shoulders so that we could have the option of eternal life in heaven. I feel awful that my sin is what caused all that pain on the cross for Jesus to bare. Yeah it was before I was born when he bore the sin but he bore it for those past, present and future.
Thank you Jesus! Thank you!
So Jesus is beaten, mocked, spit on, and crucified.
He died for all of us. He doesn't specify specific genders or race or whatever. ALL OF US! Even the men/women that beat, mocked, spit and crucified Him. How amazing is that? He loved us so much that He could see past all of the crud that we as humans can be and do.
I serve the most wonderful God!
I am just picturing the look on the Chief Priests faces when they were told that Jesus rose from the dead.They were the ones that so desperately wanted Him dead and did not believe He was the Son of God. I bet their looks were priceless. Can you imagine?
Lord, thank you for the gift of eternal life. You never cease to amaze me in what you have done for all of us and for me. Thank you for your mercy, grace and your forgiveness. Even though I am imperfect you still love me and want my relationship with you. You are true to your word and you never fail me. Thank you. I love you!
Amen
Angie's Thoughts
alright so the thing that stuck out to me .. was when Jesus gave out one last and final cry before he died.. and there was a huge earthquake and in that moment.. the people that were with him they said "Surely he was the Son of God!"
Imagine the guilt in their hearts.. the dispair.. when they realized they just murdered the Son of God. They just killed the man that opened the gates of heaven for them.
How insane would that be? In that moment the veil seperating us from God was torn in half.. and everything was turned upside down. and like Nikke said.. for people of the past.. present.. and future.
And now we can stand before God as though we never sinned at all .. and we take that for granted.
we are not worthy.
and the best part is that God's back will never turn on us. Even when we are unaware.. he's watching us through loving, caring eyes.
How amazing.
And Matthews ends on a good note..
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Imagine the guilt in their hearts.. the dispair.. when they realized they just murdered the Son of God. They just killed the man that opened the gates of heaven for them.
Matthew 27:50-53 "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the cutrain of the temple was torn in two from top to borrom. the earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people."
How insane would that be? In that moment the veil seperating us from God was torn in half.. and everything was turned upside down. and like Nikke said.. for people of the past.. present.. and future.
And now we can stand before God as though we never sinned at all .. and we take that for granted.
we are not worthy.
and the best part is that God's back will never turn on us. Even when we are unaware.. he's watching us through loving, caring eyes.
How amazing.
And Matthews ends on a good note..
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
2 comments:
I just finished reading a book called Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw, and I'd like to just share an amazing quote in that book about Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection:
"On Sunday, the most incredible event in all of history happened. The tomb was empty. The slaughtered Lamb had risen from the grave. He had conquered death. He had triumphed over the Devil and all the powers of this world. And he had made a spectacle of them. Death, thou art dead. No king has ever gone this far to remind the world that it is loved. Long live the slaughtered Lamb. Long live the king who died at the hands of his enemies that they might know what love looks like. The inauguration ceremony that normally bolstered the pomp and arrogance of those who aspired for world power as "Sons of God" was turned upside down by Jesus as he ascended to the throne of the Son of Man. Crucified in humility and full of enemy love, considered a good-for-nothing slave and an insurgent, Jesus shows us what true greatness looks like."
What a beautiful picture of our King. It's a beautiful book, too, if you're looking for something to read (gotta take everything with a grain of salt though) ;). And I've really enjoyed reading your blogs, they are amazing! I have to agree, I think the last 4 chapters of Matthew are really powerful.
Long live the slaughtered Lamb.
I really want to take a look at that book now!
Thanks so much for the post Bob. I really enjoy your comments as I am sure Angie does too. =D
Nikke
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