Three Drinks Offered on the Cross

Three Drinks Offered on the Cross

“Golgotha … They gave Him vinegar to drink … He would not drink.” Matthew 27:33-34 KJV “Golgotha … They gave Him wine to drink … He was unwilling to drink.” Matthew 27:33-34 NASB By comparing the Gospel accounts, it appears that there were three different...
Three Drinks Offered on the Cross

Barabbas over Jesus

“A notable prisoner called Barabbas.”  Matthew 27:15-24 KJV “A notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.” Matthew 27:15-24 NASB Pilate was in a bind. He had been pushed by the Jewish leaders into an uncomfortable corner. There was little love lost between the factions. The...
Three Drinks Offered on the Cross

The Authority of the Governor

“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,...
Three Drinks Offered on the Cross

Friends Were Silent; Others Were Not

“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...
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