Liberating Gospels
The Paschel Lamb
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Matthew 27:35-50 The Voice35 And so they had Him crucified. They divided the clothes off His back by drawing lots,[a] 36, and they sat on the ground and watched Him hang. 37 They placed a sign over His head: "This is Jesus, King of the Jews." 38 And then they crucified two thieves next to Him, one at His right hand and one at His left hand. 39 Passersby shouted curses and blasphemies at Jesus. They wagged their heads at Him and hissed. Passersby: 40 You're going to destroy the temple and then rebuild it in three days? Why don't You start with saving Yourself? Come down from the cross if You can, if You're God's Son. Chief Priests, Scribes, and Elders (mocking Him): 41-42 He saved others, but He can't save Himself. If He's really the King of Israel, then let Him climb down from the cross—then we'll believe Him. 43 He claimed communion with God—well, let God save Him, if He's God's beloved Son. 44 Even the thieves hanging to His right and left poured insults upon Him. 45 And then, starting at noon, the entire land became dark. It was dark for three hours. 46 In the middle of the dark afternoon, Jesus cried out in a loud voice. Jesus: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani—My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?[b] Bystanders: 47 He's calling on Elijah. 48 One bystander grabbed a sponge, steeped it in vinegar, stuck it on a reed, and gave Jesus the vinegar to drink. Others: 49 We'll see—we'll see if Elijah is going to come and rescue Him. 50 And then Jesus cried out once more, loudly, and then He breathed His last breath. For ReflectionAnd so it was that the Son of Man gave his life in the most agonizing death for the institution of the Kingdom of God. Can you give up your material life for a spiritual life in the Way of Jesus Christ? PrayPray, and let the Holy Spirit guide your life. Pray, and develop the courage to deny your self-centeredness for a recentering of your self in God's will.
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