‘Pilate said to them: Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ? They all said: Let him be crucified!’ (Matthew 27:22).
‘Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified’ (Matthew 27:26)
‘And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani, that is, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46)
‘And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit’ (Matthew 27:50).
Jesus had to go to Jerusalem.
He was transfigured and His face shone like the sun.
He was delivered into the hands of men.
He was delivered into the hands of the chief priests and scribes.
The Son of Man came to serve.
Hosanna!
He said: How often have I wanted to gather your children together!
He was delivered to be crucified.
Food for thought:
Read again the Scriptures and thoughts shared in the last 8 days.
What did you learn about Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem? What has touched you? Thank Him for His steadfastness and love!