Ray Bentley, MATTHEW 26:57-75, May 2-3, 2020
Jesus was forsaken by the disciples. They all fled into the darkness of the garden, and He was alone. Every one needs to learn from His example of intimacy with God. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus had a communion and intimacy with the Father that strengthened Him to endure the cross. We are living in a unique time of history. Take advantage of being alone with the Father! After His arrest, He was brutalized, beaten and spit upon. And still alone. Even Peter denied Him. My heart goes out to Peter. For I have been in the same place, doing what I never thought I would do. I have failed. My flesh has failed. Yet Peter was restored -- and we are too!
Matthew 27: 1-14 - Ray Bentley
When Jesus was handed over to Pontius Pilate, His trial was illegal, according to Jewish law. Only when Jesus confessed to being the Messiah and God’s Son did they discover a way to destroy Him. The Jews did not have the authority to exercise capital punishment, so ...
Matthew 27:15-26, Ray Bentley, Sunday, May 17, 2020
Jesus brought before Pilate: There was something different, even innocent about Jesus; Pilate hoped that releasing a prisoner might solve the problem. The choice was, “A notorious prisoner named Barabbas,” who had committed murder as a revoluti...
Ray Bentley - October 27, 2019 - Matthew 23:13-22
Jesus battles for our hearts. Scripture highly honors genuine spiritual leaders who faithfully represent God and seek no self-glory. He lifts up true servants and presents them as examples to be followed. The Lord’s most scathing denunciations ar...
