Silence

Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate - Mark 15:1 – 15:5 (commentary)

The night meeting of the Sanhedrin had been illegal, so as soon as morning came they all got together again to make it legal. From here they bound Jesus and led Him to Pontius Pilate who was then governor of Judea (v. 1). In Luke 23:1-2 it tells us that their charge became th …

Sounding of the Seven Trumpets begins - Revelation 8:1 – 8:13 (commentary)

This is a brief overview of what will take place in chapter 8.The opening of the 7th seal (vv. 1-5).A great silence in heaven (Interlude) (v. 1) Another great earthquake (v. 5).Then the first four of the trumpet judgments (vv. 6-13).Chapter 8 begins with the breaking of the seven …

Jesus on Trial - Matthew 26:57 – 26:68 (commentary)

The focus of this passage is when Jesus was asked by the high priest if He was truly the Son of God and He remained silent. After Jesus’ was  arrested He was taken to the home of Annas, the former high priest who was the father-in-law of Caiphas who is now the high priest (J …

Jesus Stands Trial Before Pilate and Herod - Luke 23:1 – 23:12 (commentary)

Pilate was the Roman Governor of Palestine from A.D. 26-36. He seemed to take pleasure in harassing the Jews and had insulted the Jewish religion by bringing imperial images into Jerusalem. Because of this Pilate was already beginning to feel insecure in his position when t …