19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 "I have spoken openly to the world," Jesus replied. "I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said." 22 When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby struck him in the face. "Is this the way you answer the high priest?" he demanded. 23 "If I said something wrong," Jesus replied, "testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?"24 Then Annas sent him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
We had a very interesting sermon yesterday afternoon, where the minister spoke on Jesus' trial. I always wondered why Jesus had to go through this trial, to be mocked and yet stand up for what was right. I think I really understood why yesterday because this human trial had to be held so that an important human being, namely Pilate, had to confirm that Jesus was sinless, and yet He had to die! Earthly government people, and us too for that matter, often think they make all the decisions themselves but truly they, and we, only have the authority that God gives us. God planned for Jesus to suffer and to die so that our sins might be paid for to God Himself, so that God's wrath against us would not happen. Therefore even this "trial" was in God's hands and no future generations could say that Jesus may have sinned somewhere along the line and that's why He was crucified. No, we have historical proof that a human trial eventually deems Him innocent. Amazing as we watch God's hand in this area too. Where is God in the details of YOUR life?
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