How could you be one of the most educated Jews in Jerusalem, be that close to the physical fulfillment of all of those Messianic prophecies, and miss it?
Mark 14:60Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?" 61But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.
Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?"
Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?"
62"I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."
63The high priest tore his clothes. "Why do we need any more witnesses?" he asked. 64"You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?" They all condemned him as worthy of death. 65Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, "Prophesy!" And the guards took him and beat him.
What is especially sad is that if I were there, I would have done the exact same thing. I would have punched Christ and spit in His face because I am a sinful, depraved, insolent, proud, and rebellious man. I need His saving grace. O how I need His grace to love him more.Prayer
Heavenly Father, please give me grace to love you and trust you more. Jesus Christ is the Messiah! May I never deny this Truth. I ask for your grace in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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