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231. At What Hour Did the Crucifixion Take Place? Mark says (Mar_15:25) it was about the third hour, or, as we should say, nine o'clock. Again, the sixth hour is referred to by three of the evangelists (Mat_27:45; Mar_15:33; Luk_23:44), when Jesus had apparently been three hours on the cross. In the next verses, in … Continue reading “231 – At What Hour Did the Crucifixion Take Place?”

232. Was Jesus Happy on His Way to the Cross? We cannot suppose so, although some have held that, because he was doing the Father's will, therefore he must have been happy even in the midst of suffering. But in the narratives of the evangelists we find only the impression that he was filled with … Continue reading “232 – Was Jesus Happy on His Way to the Cross?”

229. Why Was the Inscription Used on the Cross "The King of the Jews"? From the fact that the evangelists give as three different forms for the inscription over the cross it has been argued that they were not accurate in their portrayal of things and events. There is, however, nothing here to disturb anyone. … Continue reading “229 – Why Was the Inscription Used on the Cross "The King of the Jews"?”

230. How Many Hours Was Jesus on the Cross? It is uncertain how long Jesus lived after he was nailed to the cross. At the longest it could not have been more than six hours. Mark says (Mar_15:25), "It was the third hour (or nine o'clock), and they crucified him"; and again (Mar_15:34), "And at … Continue reading “230 – How Many Hours Was Jesus on the Cross?”

228. Was the Pain the Saviour Suffered on Calvary Physical or Mental? Pain is a difficult thing to measure. The sorrow of Jesus will always be one of the awe-inspiring, baffling events of the world story. It is impossible to read the Bible deeply, particularly after one has become personally acquainted with Jesus and observed … Continue reading “228 – Was the Pain the Saviour Suffered on Calvary Physical or Mental?”

226. How Did the Sleeping Disciples Know What Word Jesus Uttered in the Garden? One of the functions of the Holy Spirit was to bring all things to the remembrance or knowledge of the Apostles. Though the Evangelists record most fully the events they witnessed, they record other matters of which they *could have had … Continue reading “226 – How Did the Sleeping Disciples Know What Word Jesus Uttered in the Garden?”

227. Who Was the "Certain Young Man" of Mar_14:51? There has been much speculation as to who this young man was. It has been suggested by some commentators, perhaps rightly, that inasmuch as he is mentioned only by Mark, he was Mark, the evangelist; himself. Mark's family was prominently connected with incidents of the Lord's … Continue reading “227 – Who Was the "Certain Young Man" of Mar_14:51?”

224. Was Judas at the Institution of the Lord's Supper? It is doubtful whether Judas was present at the institution of the Lord's Supper. He was present at the foot-washing and at the early part of the feast, but he could not remain after Christ spoke of his imminent betrayal and showed his knowledge of … Continue reading “224 – Was Judas at the Institution of the Lord's Supper?”

225. What Was the Value of the Thirty Pieces of Silver That Judas Received? The pieces of silver were probably shekels. The value of the whole sum in our modern reckoning was about eighteen dollars. Zechariah had predicted the whole transaction (see Zec_11:12-13): "They weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver and the Lord … Continue reading “225 – What Was the Value of the Thirty Pieces of Silver That Judas Received?”

223. What Prayer Did Our Saviour Ask at the Last Supper? The words Jesus employed are not recorded, but the blessing pronounced may have been that which was customarily asked by the head of the household at all Hebrew paschal feasts. It is in these words: "Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of … Continue reading “223 – What Prayer Did Our Saviour Ask at the Last Supper?”