13Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. … 20Wanting to release Jesus,...
Mark 14:55, 56, 61b-64 – Christ the Messiah
55Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. 56For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree. ... 61bAgain the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of...
Mark 14:44, 45; John 18:4-6 – Deception vs. Righteousness
44Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead Him away safely." 45As soon as he had come, immediately he went up to Him and said to Him, "Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him … 4Jesus therefore, knowing all things...
Mark 14:32-34 – Man of Sorrows
32Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. 34Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful,...
Ephesians 6:18 – Perpetual Persistent Prayer
praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— Truth to Learn Prayer is important in spiritual battles and at every other time. Behind the Words “Praying” is from the Greek verb proseuchomai, which is...
Ephesians 6:17 – The Sword, The Word
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Truth to Learn Christians have a sword to use in our spiritual battle. Behind the Words “Take” is translated from the Greek verb dechomai, meaning “to deliberately and readily accept what is...
Ephesians 6:16 – Keep the Faith!
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Truth to Learn We need faith to protect us from some of Satan’s attacks. Behind the Words The words “above all” are translated from the Greek words...
Ephesians 6:15 – Stand Firm!
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Truth to Learn We have a firm standing in our salvation. Behind the Words “Having shod” is translated from the verb hupodeō, which is a compound word made up of hupo, meaning “under” and deō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 6:14 – Truth and Righteousness
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Truth to Learn Truth and righteousness are two of the key pieces of our armor. Behind the Words “Stand” is translated from the Greek word histēmi, meaning “to stand.” It is expressed here in the...
Ephesians 6:13 – Prepare for Battle
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Truth to Learn We need to be prepared for spiritual battle at all times. Behind the Words Analambanō is the Greek word translated “take up.”...