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Unlimited: Simon Of Cyrene | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Simon of Cyrene Aug 19, 2024 1592 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross (Mark 15:21, NIV). Jesus was led through the streets of Jerusalem to the place of execution. After having been… Continue reading Unlimited: Simon Of Cyrene | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: They Led Him Out | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: They Led Him Out Aug 18, 2024 1664 Then they led him out to crucify him (Mark 15:20, NIV). After Jesus was savagely beaten and brutalised in the early hours of the morning, it was time for the main event. Crucifixion was designed as the ultimate propaganda of the Roman Empire. The idea was, “If you… Continue reading Unlimited: They Led Him Out | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: To Satisfy The Crowd | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: To Satisfy the Crowd Aug 15, 2024 1336 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified (Mark 15:15, NIV). Pilate just asked the crowd what he should do with Jesus. And they called for him to be crucified. So, Pilate made the fatal… Continue reading Unlimited: To Satisfy The Crowd | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Warming Himself By The Fire | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Warming Himself by the Fire Aug 2, 2024 1399 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of the law came together.Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the… Continue reading Unlimited: Warming Himself By The Fire | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Temple Rebuilt In Three Days | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Temple Rebuilt in Three Days Aug 4, 2024 1502 Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.’”Yet even then their testimony did not agree (Mark 14:58–59, NIV). During… Continue reading Unlimited: The Temple Rebuilt In Three Days | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: What Will I Do With Jesus? | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: What Will I Do with Jesus? Aug 13, 2024 1277 “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them (Mark 15:12, NIV). The crowd asked Pilate to release Barabbas to them instead of Jesus. This didn’t help Pilate with the problem of what to do with Jesus, and so… Continue reading Unlimited: What Will I Do With Jesus? | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Very Early In The Morning | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Very Early in the Morning Aug 10, 2024 2081 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So, they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate (Mark 15:1, NIV). Now that they have their hands on Jesus, his enemies… Continue reading Unlimited: Very Early In The Morning | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: He Broke Down And Wept | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: He Broke Down and Wept Aug 9, 2024 1170 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept (Mark 14:72, NIV). Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, just as Jesus said he would. When the reality of who you really… Continue reading Unlimited: He Broke Down And Wept | Good News Unlimited