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Second Chance
Matthew 26-27 is one of the places in Scripture that describes the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28 records the events surrounding His resurrection, His final meeting with his disciples, and the political cover-up attempts by the religious leaders of the day. Throughout these chapters, we see the fulfillment of what Jesus prophesied would happen to Him. But we also see a pattern of redemptive chances available to all who believe, or not, and the heart…..
The Cacophony from Hell
Luke 23:13-25 records Jesus’ second appearance before Pilate. The first time He stood before Pilate, the chief priests and scribes of Jerusalem brought charges of political activism against Him, knowing that Pilate would not hear the case based on their religious accusations of blasphemy against a God the Procurator did not believe in:
“Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people and said to them, ‘You brought this man to me as…..