The Scourging takes place within the context of Jesus’ trial. In and out of the praetorium, however, Pilate is the one in the midst of the real trial between the truth that resides inside and the demands of the world outside.
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The Crowning with Thorns
The Crowning of Thorns draws a definitive line in the sand, the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world are at odds. They fell to their knees and knelt before Him not to praise Him, not to worship Him but to humiliate Him.
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The Carrying of the Cross
They paraded Our Lord through the Via Dolorosa as a public spectacle. Our Lord takes our sin and shame upon His shoulders and carries it up Calvary’s hill. Jesus calls us into His saving act by an invitation to take our crosses and unite them to His.
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The Crucifixion
Jesus breaks into the darkest moment in history precisely to reveal the Father’s unfathomable love. What God did over 2,000 years ago, He desires to do in your life today. He continues to descend into our darkest moments to offer us forgiveness.
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