by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 29, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“Pontius Pilate, the governor.” Matthew 27:2 KJV “Pilate, the governor.” Matthew 27:2 NASB Only Matthew calls Pilate, “the governor.” In fact, Matthew does so on seven occasions in this final account of the trial and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus. Look at verses 2,...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 21, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood … have nothing to do with that just man.” Matthew 27:4,19 KJV “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” “Have nothing to do with that righteous Man…” Matthew 27:4, 19 NASB Friends...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 15, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“Then did they spit in His face and buffeted Him; others smote Him.” Matthew 26:67 KJV “Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him.” Matthew 26:67 NASB Earlier, we are told of a face that did “shine as the sun” (ch 17:2). Isaiah...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 8, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“That the Scriptures of the Prophets might be fulfilled.” Matthew 26:56 KJV “… to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets.” Matthew 26:56 NASB Each Gospel account stresses a different aspect of the Garden and focuses upon a slightly different expression...
by Dr. A J Higgins | Oct 1, 2017 | Monday Meditations
“Cannot (I) now pray to the Father and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels?” Matthew 26:21-54 KJV “Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? ”...