Colossians 2:14
“Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ's cross.” (The Message)
The nails in Jesus were intended to silence an outspoken prophet.
Instead they ignited a revolution unlike anything the world has ever seen.
The nails in Jesus were murder.
God made them hope.
The nails in Jesus were meant to secure the high positions of the religious elite.
They failed, toppling the old regime and anchoring a new Kingdom.
The nails in Jesus were expected to scatter his followers, end his influence.
For a few hours it looked like it might work. But it didn’t!
The nails in Jesus were designed to make a man bleed and bleed … to death.
Mystery. Providence. Grace. Jesus bled his life into mine.
The nails in Jesus held fast a body that took my place.
They were pounded into my sins but never pierced my flesh.
The nails in Jesus were a political statement. Don’t tangle with Rome!
The wounds Thomas touched, an eternal statement. Don’t toy with God!
The nails in Jesus killed him. Dead! Buried! Missing! Seen! Presumed alive!
Now oh death, where is your sting?
Thank you for this Allan, Amazing!
ReplyDeletePilate did not wish to the crucifixion place. It was the Jewish priests and the crowd who demanded his death. Have you not read the Bible? Why rewrite history? Do you find it more appealing than the truth as stated in your own book.
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