The Passion Week – 11 – “The Crucifixion – Part 3”

By Gregg Bing (Continued from May-Jun 2013 issue) In our last two issues, we examined five of the seven times Jesus spoke from the cross; statements which help us better understand our Savior’s loving heart and focus our attention on the true meaning of the...

The Passion Week – 12 – “The Crucifixion – Part 4”

By Gregg Bing (Continued from Sep-Oct 2013 issue) We finish our study of Jesus’ crucifixion looking at the last words He spoke from the cross and the events which occurred immediately after His death. #7  “Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit”...

The Passion Week – 08 – “Jesus Before Pilate”

By Gregg Bing (Continued from Nov-Dec 2012 issue) The Jewish Sanhedrin charged Jesus with blasphemy and condemned Him to death, but, being under Roman rule, they had no authority to execute anyone without the consent of the Roman governor, so they bound Jesus and led...

The Passion Week – 09 – “The Crucifixion – Part 1”

By Gregg Bing (Continued from Jan-Feb 2013 issue) Having heard the accusations the Jewish rulers brought against Jesus, and having examined Jesus himself, the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, declared, “I find no fault in Him” (John 19:4). Nevertheless, the...

The Passion Week – 10 – “The Crucifixion – Part 2”

By Gregg Bing (Continued from Mar-Apr 2013 issue) Jesus spoke seven times as He hung on the cross of Calvary. These statements give us insight into two things: 1) the mind and heart of our Savior as He laid down His life for our sins and 2) the meaning of the Cross;...

The Passion Week – 03 – “Confrontations”

By Gregg Bing (Continued from Nov-Dec 2011 issue) Crowds of Jews welcomed Jesus as He made His way into Jerusalem. This event, which many refer to as Jesus’ “Triumphal Entry,” instead, marked the beginning of His greatest sufferings. With shouts of...