I can't help but think that part of Jesus' suffering was related to the trials he endured. Men of the church who should have recognized him for who he was should have reverenced him and instead mocked. To all the accusations he merely held his peace. I wish I were that good at holding my tongue.
Judas tried to return the 30 pieces of silver as if that would make a difference in what happened to the Savior somehow. He knew he was wrong. My heart aches for him and the misery he must have felt for what he had done. Maybe it's because it hits too close to home in the 'godly sorrow' that we should feel for anytime we sin.
The let Barrabas go instead of Jesus, how could this be? The chief priests and elders were so influential that they convinced the people that the miracles they saw from Jesus were not real? I know it had to be, and I am eternally grateful that the atonement did happen, but the mechanics of how it came about puzzle me.
Judas tried to return the 30 pieces of silver as if that would make a difference in what happened to the Savior somehow. He knew he was wrong. My heart aches for him and the misery he must have felt for what he had done. Maybe it's because it hits too close to home in the 'godly sorrow' that we should feel for anytime we sin.
The let Barrabas go instead of Jesus, how could this be? The chief priests and elders were so influential that they convinced the people that the miracles they saw from Jesus were not real? I know it had to be, and I am eternally grateful that the atonement did happen, but the mechanics of how it came about puzzle me.
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