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Jesus Christ's Trial (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ stand as a profound challenge to the western world, stirring deep emotions unlike any other event. No person has faced more hatred than the entirely innocent Jesus, whose arrest and trials were marked by egregious illegalities. Amidst these injustices, His sorrow emerges as a poignant element of His experience during this tumultuous period. The arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, conducted under the cover of night with torches and weapons, was not only illegal but also a moment of deep personal betrayal, intensifying His sorrow. Guided by Judas, a close companion turned traitor, the mob's actions added a layer of emotional pain to the physical threat, as He faced abandonment by those He trusted. During the Jewish trial, conducted unlawfully at night and marred by the absence of a formal accusation, Jesus endured further isolation and grief. The private examination before Annas, also at night and by a sole judge, forced Him into a position where He was compelled to remain silent, bearing the weight of unfounded accusations alone, His sorrow deepened by the lack of justice. The trial's progression, with its unanimous and thus invalid verdict by the Sanhedrin, reflected a profound rejection by the leaders of Israel, fulfilling prophecies of the Messiah as a man of suffering and common appearance, despised by those in power. This rejection, occurring in the very moment of the trial, compounded His sorrow, as He faced hatred without a single defender in court. Moreover, the absence of any defense during these proceedings amplified His anguish. Despite the potential for witnesses and evidence to support His claims as the Messiah and unique Son of God, no inquiry was made into the truth of His assertions. The refusal to hear His defense or ask for signs of His identity turned the trial into a judicial outrage, leaving Him to bear the burden of condemnation without support, His sorrow rooted in the complete denial of fairness and truth.

Back to Life (Part Five)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

All of us who are called by God are so precious in His sight that Jesus Christ, before we were even born, died for us, saving us from oblivion.

Lamentations (Part Six)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In Lamentations 3, the narrator finally convinces Lady Jerusalem that her own sins have caused her necessary punishment and affliction by God.

Back to Life (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God's love does not shield us from sickness, pain, sorrow, or death. There are several scriptural contexts in which Jesus shed tears and expressed grief.

Control and Self-Control

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Paradoxically, when we yield to God's sovereignty, He wants to cede control over to us, teaching us to develop self-control as an ingrained habit.