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John 19:13-14 “Therefore when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, ‘Behold, your King!'" The Pavement was a judgment seat outside the Praetorium, and there Pilate presented Jesus once again to the Jewish officials. He still had nothing by which to condemn Jesus. The Jew's accusation that He was an imposter portraying himself to be their king didn't seem to be worthy of the death penalty. Nevertheless, Pilate made one last fruitless appeal. Behold your king. There Jesus stood robbed in purple, crowned with thorns, blood steaming down His face and torso. The blood of the eternal covenant between the Father and the Son had begun to be spilled. Every drop that hit The Pavement declared the love of God for His people—an everlasting love, sustained by the will of God through the incomprehensibly brutal beating. The will of God the Father authorized it, and the will of God, the Son, received and endured it. In this the definition of the love of God is revealed: the sustained direction of the will, toward the highest good of another, no matter what the cost. This kind of love flows out of the lives of those in whom Jesus lives. And in a way, very different from what Pilate meant that morning, we say to the world, “Behold my King!” Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:13-14 “Therefore when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, ‘Behold, your King!'" There isn't time to go through all the various explanations of the “sixth hour” mentioned by John in this verse. After reading many of them, I think this one seems most plausible, reconcilable to all accounts, and meaningful. Jesus was the sacrificial Passover lamb. The Greek word pascha, here translated Passover, is also used elsewhere to refer to the Passover meal or the lamb of sacrifice. Before the lamb was offered it had to be examined by the high priest and prepared. The only timeline that makes sense is this. Jesus was arrested around 2 a.m., taken to Annas' and the Caiaphas' houses for examination. Then He was taken to Pilate around 6 in the morning, then to Herod for further questioning and execution. When Pilate proclaimed to the Jews, “Behold your king” at around 8 a.m., 6 hours of examination and preparation had transpired—from 2-8. This explanation brings this account into the timelines of the other gospel accounts, but it also explodes with meaning. John revealed that God prepared His Passover Lamb according to the Law to fulfill all righteousness. The Lamb of God was prepared on the preparation day of Passover, and the Lamb was ready for sacrifice. He was presented one last time to the high priests and Jewish officials. Behold the love of God! His blood on your life means His death angel will passover your life and not destroy you. Look now at Jesus in the moment recorded here in John 19:14 and recognize and receive God's gracious and merciful provision so He could passover your sins. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:12 “As a result of this Pilate made efforts to release Him, but the Jews cried out saying, "If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar." James, Jesus' brother, wrote, “Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God” (James 4:4). Pilate was faced with a decision we all face. Will I be a friend of Jesus or a friend of the world? We can't be friends of both. We should not be surprised when the world threatens to cancel us if we are friends of Jesus and proclaim that He is God. He is the only way to be saved from the wrath to come. But if we love them, we must testify to Jesus, the Life. When the angel of the Lord released the apostles from jail he told them, "Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life” (Acts 5:20). May we be faithful friends of Jesus when the pressure is on. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

A few weeks ago, I wasn't sure I was going to open enrollment for my Self-Assured Motherhood Program this year. Of all the work I do, SAM is where I feel like I'm making the biggest difference, but I honestly didn't know if I had it in me. My brother-in-law Logan died unexpectedly this summer, at 44 years old, and I spent most of the season at my sister's house doing dishes, walking the dog, and sitting with her in her sadness. I barely worked at all, which was exactly how it needed to be. But when my kids went back to school and I thought about gearing myself up for another enrollment period for SAM, everything in me said no. In the middle of that much loss, it was honestly hard to remember why any of my work even matters. What changed my mind was a journaling session. As I wrote about my summer, I could see that the SAM principles had been holding me up in my deep grief, and I hadn't noticed it happening while it was happening. That's what today's episode is about, because these principles aren't only useful in the seasons when you have the energy to become a little more intentional or a little more confident. The longer you practice them, they become what you default to when you're going through really difficult times. Today I'm walking through the first three principles of the SAM framework and how each one showed up for me during an excruciating summer. In this episode, you'll hear:

John 19:10-11 “So Pilate said to Him, ‘You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You? Jesus answered, ‘You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; for this reason he who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.'” Let's unpack this verse carefully because it could be confusing. Jesus recognized that God gave Pilate authority to crucify and therefore he, Pilate, has a responsibility to God. The fact that God had given Pilate authority to execute the death penalty was the reason the High Priest and the Jewish officials gave Jesus over to him. They didn't have that authority. For that reason the High Priest and Jewish officials committed a greater sin than Pilate in the death of Jesus. This truth didn't let Pilate off the hook so to speak, but it reveals that this execution took place under God's jurisdiction. God established government as a “minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil” (Rom. 13:4). So Pilate was sinning against God to punish Jesus, who he knew was innocent. But the High Priest has the responsibility to offer the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the people, and he was the one who delivered Jesus to Pilate proclaiming Him to be blemished and guilty. He knowingly offered to God what was in his mind a unacceptable offering. He is guilty of the greater sin. The reason we live to love with Jesus is the reality that everything we do is an offering of worship to God because we are priests serving in God's temple. Have we been guilty of great sin by offering to God actions and words that we know are unacceptable for His consumption? When we love, we know we offer that which is a fragrant aroma of Jesus. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:9 “And he entered into the Praetorium again and said to Jesus, ‘Where are You from?' But Jesus gave him no answer.” So it helps to see what's happening. It appears that Jesus was brought out of the Praetorium and presented to the Jews. Then upon hearing that He might be the Son of God, Pilate took Him back into the Praetorium to question Jesus along that line. He asks Jesus a great question, “Where are you from?” That is the right question when considering the claims of Christ. If He's from Nazareth, then no biggie. But maybe Pilate remembered that Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world and he thought he should double check. Fear of offending God should cause us to double check ourselves. In this verse we see that Jesus didn't immediately answer Pilate's inquiry, so we will wait for the rest of the story. But for now let us ask ourselves this same great question. If Jesus is from God, shouldn't it change everything in our lives? If Pilate could have this moment back to do over, I think we would see him fall on his face before Jesus and say, “Have mercy on me, the greatest sinner, dear Son of God. I'm so sorry for what I have done. Forgive me!” What about us? We have this moment. We are seeing that God is love, and that love is the sustained direction of the will toward our highest good no matter what the cost. Have we fallen prostrate before Him and confessed our sorrow for what we have done to Him? If not, do we really know where He is from? And if we do know that He is from God in heaven, shouldn't we trust Him who has sent and sacrificed His Son for us? Shouldn't we surrender all to Him who surrendered all for us? And shouldn't we understand that we are not of this world, but are sons and daughters of God, sent into this world by God to live to love with Jesus as He lived to love with His Father? Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:7-8 “The Jews answered him, ‘We have a law, and by that law He ought to die because He made Himself out to be the Son of God.' Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid;” Have you ever had an “oops” moment? That's a time when you got new information that you wish you had heard before you did something you wish you hadn't done? Pilate didn't have a problem executing a man pretending to be a king, but it certainly must have caused him to rethink what he had done if indeed this man was the, not a, but THE son of God. That would be a big oops. I've felt that way about my sin against Jesus, have you? King David confessed to God, “Against You, and against You only, have I sinned.” Oops! I need to rethink who I've sinned against like Pilate did that day. You notice John said Pilate was “even more afraid.” That means he was already afraid. Thinking about what he had done to Jesus in light of this knowledge increased his fear. It should have the same affect upon us if we stop and think about our sin and see it rightly. Holy Spirit, fill us with a fear of sinning against You, our Father, and His beloved Son. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:6 “So when the chief priests and the officers saw Him, they cried out saying, ‘Crucify, crucify!' Pilate said to them, ‘Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no guilt in Him.'" Again we see Pilate trying to wiggle out of the guilt of executing an innocent man. It wasn't that he had any mercy, empathy, or sympathy for Jesus. “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him,” he said. He didn't want to be responsible for His death. How about us? According to Isaiah, we are responsible. It was our sins that fell upon Him. Isaiah 53:5-6 “But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed. All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.” Behold the man. To live to love with Jesus means we will have to die daily. May God give us grace to bear the weight and consequences of other's iniquities, sins, and hostilities. When we must be crushed for another's wellbeing may His comfort and peace reign as it did in Jesus when Pilate presented Him to the Jews. Jesus, manifest Your glory through our lives today. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:5 “Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, ‘Behold, the Man!'" Yes, let's behold the God-man, Jesus. Perhaps Pilate thought that once they saw how much Jesus had suffered their thirst for His blood would be satiated. But as we will read tomorrow, they were not. What did they see as they beheld the man? Isaiah, the prophet, told us. Isaiah 53:4 …Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Isaiah 53:8 …And as for His generation, who considered that He was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people, to whom the stroke was due? No, as they beheld the man, beaten beyond recognition and dressed in mocked kingly attire, they did not know they were looking at the holy lamb of God. But we do. As we behold the man, we see the love of God in flesh appearing. We see our death to sin and this world initiated, we see our glorious savior bearing our sins. Behold the love of God, and may we walk in humility as He did and love others with an “all out love.” Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

Opie, Ron the Waiter, and Erik Marino kick off with a Times Square mouse apocalypse: glue traps, squeaking hostages, scissors, and a Van Gogh ear situation that should never have made it to air. Then they slam into Trump's brand-new 9/11 origin story — two firefighters scooping him up and sprinting him out of the rubble like a Disney princess — even though records, FDNY, and basic geography say he was in Midtown. Ted Cruz does damage control, Tom Segura sleep-talks the obvious, Giuliani's air-quality files resurface.  China turns robot Olympics into Terminator, and someone invented chicken-and-waffle Oreos. Unfiltered, messy, and exactly why this show doesn't sound like the other comedy podcasts.Support the Show:https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PRULKVNHUMQVAAbout Opie Unfiltered:Hosted by Gregg "Opie" Hughes—co-creator of the legendary Opie and Anthony show—Opie Unfiltered brings raw, unscripted commentary, classic radio lore, and unfiltered comedy featuring Ron the Waiter and regular guests.For fans of classic New York talk radio, unedited comedy, satellite broadcast history, and the original Opie and Anthony era.

In today's episode, you'll join Teacher Tiffani for a real, relaxed conversation with one of her Academy students. Each week, she sits down with them to talk about an aspect of the monthly topic—sharing personal experiences, practicing natural English, and learning how to express ideas clearly and confidently in real-life situations.As you listen, you'll be inspired and also hear useful vocabulary, common expressions, and smooth, everyday phrases you can start using right away. You'll also pick up speaking tips that will help you sound more natural and feel more comfortable responding in conversations. By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident speaking English—and more prepared to have meaningful conversations on any topic.Enroll now: https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/native

John 19:4 ”Pilate came out again and said to them, ‘Behold, I am bringing Him out to you so that you may know that I find no guilt in Him.'” Had Pilate found Jesus guilty of anything worthy of death, he would not have brought Him out to the Jews. He would have had Him crucified without any hesitation. As it was, after trying Him by scourging, Jesus was spotless. It's important for us to recognize, Jesus suffered not because He did something wrong, but because we have done many things wrong. He was the spotless lamb of God, led to the slaughter, where He willingly shed His blood so we might know God's love and salvation. I remember watching the movie, The Passion. During the scene when Jesus was scourged, I couldn't take it. I wanted to shout out, “Enough! I can't take any more!” What struck me was that there probably was no one in the Praetorium crying out those words. It was God who finally said, “That's enough.” Only then did the soldiers wash off their deadly instruments and hang them up to dry. But God wasn't finished. His love was deeper and greater. His commitment to glorify His Son to the uttermost required more. This speaks to my heart when I consider to what extent will I love someone. I'm not talking about those around me that are easy to love. I have my enemies in mind. Jesus didn't suffer for righteous people. While we were still His enemies, Christ died for us. That love revealed in the scourging, mocking, and shaming lets me know that there should never be a time when I say, “That person is too difficult to love. They require too much sacrifice from me. They are too toxic. Too hurtful. Too demanding.” No, as I consider the first phase of His suffering, I realize living to love with Jesus will cost me my life. It is a privilege to love whoever He puts in my path for His glory just as Jesus loved those soldiers that day. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 19:2-3 “And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and put a purple robe on Him and they began to come up to Him and say, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!' and to give Him slaps in the face.” From this verse we see the disposition of the Roman soldiers who carried out the crucifixion. They obviously had no respect for Jesus. They knew the charge. King of the Jews. It was written on the sign to be affixed to the cross. As we read about Jesus' suffering, we are to learn from His example for in 1 Peter 2:21 -23 we read, “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.” Undoubtedly, we will not suffer like Jesus suffered nor to the degree that He suffered, but it's amazing to realize the love of God for us revealed as Jesus kept entrusting Himself to His Father. If we live to love with Jesus, we have this attitude in us. We know, like Jesus did, that all things come from His Father, who loves Him. We also, like Jesus, find our satisfaction in life in the love of our Father. We also know, like Jesus, that every trial we face has the purpose of revealing the life and love of God in that situation for the glory of God. We can entrust ourselves to our Father and to our Lord Jesus Christ regardless of what anyone else says about us or does to us. We know God judges righteously and in the end will glorify Himself through us in our suffering. Today, you may suffer an injustice or perhaps you'll be slandered or abused. May the Holy Spirit give you the same love and grace that was given to Jesus so you may know how to respond for the glory of God. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

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After surviving childhood abandonment, a devastating wildfire, and the profound loss of his wife and mother, author and artist Christopher J. Wesley discovered that grief isn't just about losing the people we love; it's about losing pieces of ourselves. Tune in next on Grief and Rebirth as Christopher shares how creative expression and his story-driven Anthotonic system can help you uncover buried narrative patterns, heal invisible trauma, and rebuild a life rooted in truth and self-trust.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

John 19:1 “Pilate then took Jesus and scourged Him.” As we begin chapter 19 let's remember what's happened previously. Jesus gave Himself up to the Jews and Romans. He endured an unlawful arrest and trials by Annas, Caiaphas and the Jewish council, Pilate and Herod. After efforts to wiggle himself out of dealing with Jesus, Pilate succumbed to the pressure of the Jews to crucify Jesus. They were compelled by hate and jealous self-ambition to destroy Jesus and His movement. Pilate caved to the pressure and handed Jesus over to his soldiers to carry out the most excruciating execution imaginable. We read here that Pilate did the deed, but we know he never laid a hand on Jesus. He was guilty of authorizing the scourging and execution in the name of Rome. As we read about the crucifixion of Jesus, let's remember He is allowing everything that happened to Him. At any given moment in the chain of events that led to His death, He could have stopped it all with a word if the Father had so willed it. Pilate had Jesus scourged. The Jews by law could not give more than 40 lashes, but there was no limit to a Roman scourging. In an article On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ, in JAMA, March 21, 1986—Vol. 255, No. 11, a Roman scourging was described. “The severity of the scourging depended on the disposition of the soldiers and was intended to weaken the victim to a state just short of collapse or death. As the Roman soldiers repeatedly struck the victim's back with full force, the iron balls would cause deep contusions, and the leather thongs and sheep bones would cut into the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Then, as the flogging continued, the lacerations would tear into the underlying skeletal muscles and produce quivering ribbons of bleeding flesh. Pain and blood loss generally set the stage for circulatory shock. The extent of blood loss may well have determined how long the victim would survive on the cross. After the scourging, the soldiers often taunted their victim.” We know from Scripture that the goal was bring the Jesus to the edge of death through loss of blood and pain so that they could be finished before observing the Passover celebration. We also know from Scripture that this was God's doing because the Son's innocent blood had to be spilt in payment for our sins. This is love, that He, who knew no sin, laid down His life for us, who are hostile in mind and engaged in evil deeds (Col. 1:21). Through our oneness with Jesus, we are saved from our sins. He conquered our enemies and reigned as our King of love as He suffered. What Pilate and the Romans meant for evil, God meant it for good. Let's give thanks to our God. “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we praise You and thank You for enduring the pain and bloodshed that we might be justified, forgiven, and have fellowship with You. It is our privilege to live to love with You today.” Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

HE CARRIED ME

Welcome to Citipointe Church Online.We love that you're joining us for our online experience.Known, Loved and Carried | Ps Brian MulheranSeptember 06th - 05pm Service To connect with or contact us, visit https://citipointechurch.com/connnectTo GIVE online, visit https://citipointechurch.com/givingIf you have made a decision today to follow Jesus, please let us know by filling out the form found here: https://citipointechurch.com/i-have-decided/Citipointe Church exists to unmistakably influence our world for good and for God.

John 18:38-40 “And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them, ‘I find no guilt in Him. But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover; do you wish then that I release for you the King of the Jews?' So they cried out again, saying, ‘Not this Man, but Barabbas.' Now Barabbas was a robber.” John left out some significant events at this point. He didn't event mention Herod. Luke recorded this in Luke 23:4-7. “Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, ‘I find no guilt in this man.' But they kept on insisting, saying, ‘He stirs up the people, teaching all over Judea, starting from Galilee even as far as this place.' When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was in Jerusalem at that time.” I hope you'll go to Luke 22 and read the rest of the story because there's quite an exchange between Pilate and the Jews after they and Jesus returned from Herod's interrogation. Jesus didn't answer any of Herod's questions, yet Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate saying he could find nothing worthy of death. We don't see in John's account how much Pilate had reversed course and tried to do everything he could to release Jesus. He even suggested that he would punish Him before releasing Him. But it came to Pilate's mind that he customarily released someone from prison as an act of goodwill toward the Jews. So he made one last appeal. “Don't you want me to release your king to you—Jesus, the king of the Jews?” Do you find this as unbelievable as I do? Blinded by hatred, the Jewish officials bid Pilate to kill Jesus and release Barabbas, a known thief. Luke wrote that Pilate “wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again.” It's a this point that the Jews chanted out, “Crucify, crucify Him!” Pilate made a third appeal which was drowned out by the crowd's insistence that Jesus be killed. Jesus, in the Sermon on the mount, said that if someone is angry with his brother, he is guilty of murder before the court (5:22). We can certainly see that truth evidenced in the Jews. They hated Jesus and are so blinded by it, that they can't see what they are doing. Rejecting their king for a thief. When we think of love's antithesis, we usually think of hatred. May God free us from even the smallest vestige of hate in our hearts. The way to get free from hatred is to live to love with Jesus. If your goal is to love others in the power of the Holy Spirit, there is no room for hatred. Holy Spirit, please purify our hearts for a sincere love of the brethren so we can love them fervently from the heart as Peter admonishes us in 1 Peter 1:22. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:38 “Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?'” What is truth? Jesus told Pilate that He came to testify to the truth, namely, that He is a king of a kingdom that is not of this world. It's a kingdom that Pilate couldn't see, but it exists nevertheless. We popular progressive view of truth today is that it is something inside of a person. It's how they feel or think about themselves and the world around them. It's not fact related nor does it have to be proven. There's a truth for you and a truth for me. Your truth, my truth, anyone's truth. However, for centuries, truth was something outside of our individual selves. It was something to be discovered so we could align ourselves with it. In light of the Scriptures and the revelation of Christ, I would propose that Truth, with a capital T is whatever God sees, says, and does from and in eternity. If He sees it, then it is the truth. If He says it, it is the truth. If He does it or establishes it, it is the truth. If He didn't see it, say it, or do it, then it is a lie. With that in mind, consider this. God is love. Therefore, love is the truth. Everything God sees, says, and does is motivated by His love. The apostle John echoed this reality when he wrote in 3 John 3-4 “For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth. I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.” If we are of the truth, then we will live to love with Jesus. As we do so, we are testifying to the world that Jesus is our king and we are of His kingdom. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:37 “Therefore Pilate said to Him, ‘So You are a king?' Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.'” I'm trying to imagine the impact Jesus had on Pilate. I'm sure he had never spoken with anyone who said the things Jesus said about Himself. Pilate had no reference point for Jesus. For that matter, how does anyone who is of this world and thinks life consists only of what we can see, touch, and hear in this world understand the eternal things of God? They can't. So perhaps we can sympathize with Pilate a little as we read their exchange. Think about it. Have you ever heard anyone talk about the reason they came into this world? I doubt it. Jesus told him that He came to testify to the truth and everyone who is of the truth hears His voice. We'll talk tomorrow about what truth Jesus was speaking of. But for now, let's focus on the amazing statement that those who hear His voice are “of” the truth. This isn't the first time Jesus had said this. John recorded Jesus saying these things in John 10:16 and 27. “I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd.” and vs. 27, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Obviously Pilate was not “hearing His voice.” Have you? If so, you are of the truth and of His kingdom. He is your king, and He knows you. He was born to testify to this great truth: namely, that God has an eternal kingdom and Jesus knew the servants of His kingdom before the world was. The Father gave them to Him. He was born and lived in this earthly domain, to testify to that great truth. The evidence of that truth is that His servants hear His voice, “If you believe in God, believe also in Me. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34 and 14:1) and they follow Him. If you've heard His voice, live to love with Jesus today. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:35-36 “Pilate answered, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered You to me; what have You done?' Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.'" Basically, Pilate seems frustrated with Jesus—and the Jews. Remember, he doesn't want to have anything to do with him. If we could look into his heart, we might find him looking for a reason not to condemn Jesus. Pilate's remarks essentially confirm this. He was saying, “I'm not a Jew, so this has nothing to do with me. I didn't start this.” His question, “What have you done? What have you done to threaten your people and their leaders that makes you a threat to Rome?” Jesus' answer removes the false claim that Jesus was killed because He spoke truth to power. Jesus' answer should have brought a sigh of relief to Pilate. Jesus is a king, but not a king of the earthly realm. Certainly this was as puzzling to Pilate as Jesus' words were to Nicodemus when He told him about being born again. It is clear from the text that Pilate is still in the kingdom of darkness. Perhaps this gives us a small insight into Peter's attack on Malchus. At that point in time, Peter did think Jesus' kingdom was of this world. Perhaps he fought so Jesus wouldn't be handed over to the Jews. But this verse makes it clear that we who follow Jesus have been transferred out of the kingdom of this world into another kingdom, the kingdom of God. The apostle Paul wrote to the Colossians that God “rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). In Him, our beloved king, we have eternal life. Love is the manifested evidence that we are in Jesus' kingdom. In a sense, love is our kingdom ID. John wrote in his first epistle in 3:14 that those who love have passed from death to life. May we display everyday that we are not of this worldly kingdom, but servants of Christ our king. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

Speaker: Pastor Nate Richie

John 18:34 “Jesus answered, ‘Are you saying this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about Me?'" First, notice how love pushes for the highest good. The highest good in this instance for Pilate was to ask himself, “Is it possible that this man really is the a king? And if he is, what kingdom is he the king of?” Jesus answered Pilate's question with a question that revealed Pilate's heart and motives. Second, notice also that Jesus isn't telling Pilate something he's not ready to hear. Third, notice also that Jesus was reminding him, kindly, that the law requires witnesses. “Did others tell you about Me?" We can learn from this exchange how to answer an opponent or antagonist. It is better to answer questions of accusation with a question that helps them sort out why they are doing what they are doing. Jesus was keeping the burden of proof on Pilate and the Jews. When we know we are of the truth, the burden of proof rests on the accuser. Like Jesus, we should rest peacefully in the truth. If we live to love with Jesus we will always be walking and standing in the truth, for Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. For more encouragement to live to love with Jesus I invite you to visit www.livetolovewithjesus.com. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

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John 18:33 “Therefore Pilate entered again into the Praetorium, and summoned Jesus and said to Him, ‘Are You the King of the Jews?'" Pilate talked with the Jewish leaders and mob outside the Praetorium because the Jews would be defiled if they went inside. But Jesus was inside the Praetorium before the judgment seat of Pilate. While outside talking with the Jews we learn from Luke 23:2 what the council had agreed would compel Pilate to crucify Jesus. “And they began to accuse Him, saying, ‘We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is Christ, a King.'" Do you see how Satan led them to twist the words of Jesus and falsely accuse Him? They found Pilate's weak spot (self-ambition and self-preservation) and played him. They knew this information would lead to Jesus' execution. So upon hearing this false accusation, Pilate returns to investigate along this line. “Are you the king of the Jews?” As we live with Jesus, we should expect Satan, who hates Jesus in us, to attack Him in the same way. He will twist our confidence in Christ and lead those who are threatened by it to think it is pride (calls Himself a king—thinks He is an authority). We will take careful notice the next few days at how Jesus loved in the face of such demonic opposition. Today, let's not let those who misjudge us throw us off our purpose to love with Jesus. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:32 “To fulfill the word of Jesus which He spoke, signifying by what kind of death He was about to die.” Matthew recorded Jesus' prophecy regarding His death. Matthew 20:18-19. "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and will hand Him over to the Gentiles to mock and scourge and crucify Him, and on the third day He will be raised up." Jesus also prophesied our death. Matthew 16:24-25. “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.'” Have you not heard? We were born again to die just like Jesus was born to die? We know the kind of death we are going to die—death to our own individualism, death to self—so that the life and love of Jesus may be resurrected in us. If we think we can live today to express our true authentic selves, we are deluded and deceived. There was no way out for Jesus that morning. His death had been prophesied by God and this had to be fulfilled. So it is with us. As we live to love with Jesus, we may expect to die daily so Jesus' love may be revealed. We can testify with the apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 15:31 “I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.” In Jesus' death, we die. In His life, we live—to love with Him. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

St. Jeanne Jugan carried a blind, forgotten old woman home in her own arms — and started a worldwide order. On a cold winter night in France, Jeanne Jugan carried an elderly, blind woman named Anne into her own home and gave her, her own bed. More elderly poor kept arriving, and Jeanne kept making room — begging door to door for whatever they needed. Though a priest later took credit for founding her congregation and pushed her aside for the rest of her life, the Little Sisters of the Poor she truly started now serve in more than thirty countries. "She called what she did simply 'making room.'" ⭐Today's challenge is just the start.  Get the free Every Day's a Feast Day calendar and walk with a new saint every single day: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along  

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Endless Energy: Change the Fuel You Run On You've built the business. Carried the responsibility.Kept pushing.Kept performing. But somewhere along the way... you've become exhausted. What if the problem isn't how much energy you have... but the way you're accessing it? In this episode, Bodhi and Richard explore why so many successful men run on pressure, hustle and scarcity, and how shifting from push energy to presence can unlock a more sustainable way to lead, work and live. What you'll learn: Why physical tiredness and energetic depletion aren't the same thing How scarcity, pressure and the need to prove yourself drain your energy Why busyness and multitasking aren't signs of effective leadership How your thinking mind can deplete energy — while presence, purpose and passion replenish it Why the energy you bring as a leader affects your team, relationships and business Simple practices to move from resistance and control into acceptance, presence and flow Key insight: Energy isn't something you have to keep manufacturing. It's already there. But when you're constantly thinking, chasing, controlling and proving, you block your access to it. The shift isn't about pushing harder. It's about letting go of the resistance that's exhausting you - and learning to lead from presence, purpose and flow. Resources:GET YOUR FREEDOM SIGNATURE HERE: https://www.truefreedomleadership.com/freedom-signatureWATCH MORE BODHI ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BodhiAldridgeAu To access Bodhi's FREE Meditation Series and get on Bodhi's email list go to: https://www.truefreedomleadership.com/meditation-sign-upConnect with us: If you have a question to ask the guys please email: nadia@truefreedomleadership.com To access the podcast website go to: https://www.truefreedompodcast.com For information about working with Bodhi go to: https://www.truefreedomleadership.com//

John 18:31 So Pilate said to them, "Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your law." The Jews said to him, "We are not permitted to put anyone to death," Pilate's statement here represents a change in what was arranged the night before between Caiaphas and Pilate. On Thursday night Pilate was all in with the plan to execute Jesus under Roman law. Then he got his wife's, Claudia's, message about her dream, warning him to have nothing to do with this righteous man. You can see that's exactly what Pilate was trying to do. He was trying to put it back on them. "Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your law." They probably had the same conversation the night before. The Romans were needed in order to get rid of Jesus once and for all. Jewish law did not permit them to execute Jesus for anything He had done. Sometimes we know something doesn't feel right. There's a nagging pang deep within telling us, “Don't do it.” “Don't say it.” Deep down we know we should put on the brakes and turn around. Go another way. But we don't. That's where Pilate was that Good Friday morning. I hope we can pause today and remind ourselves to seek the Lord's mercy and forgiveness for times we ignored His gracious warnings and purpose going forward that we will stop and turn away from temptation. It's loving Jesus with our whole hearts. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:30 “They answered and said to him, "If this Man were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him to you." If you remember, as Pilate began his investigation into Jesus' case, he asked, "What accusation do you bring against this Man?" This question was not unexpected by Caiaphas and crowd. An agreement had already been arranged between Pilate and Caiaphas to execute Jesus as quickly as possible. So someone gave what they thought would be a sufficient, bottom-line answer. In short, “This man deserves to die or we wouldn't be here.” Before we pass judgement on these guys, it might be helpful and wise for us to ask ourselves. “Have we ever judged someone without hearing the evidence or hearing their view of things?” It's impossible to love with Jesus when we are sitting in the judgment seat. These people falsely accused Jesus of being an evil-doer merely because He didn't affirm them and tow the party line. Have we ever done that to someone? My live to love encouragement today is to repent of such pride and judgment and purpose not to condemn others, but instead love them. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

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John 18:29 “Therefore Pilate went out to them and said, "What accusation do you bring against this Man?" Pilate was a blood-thirsty tyrant. Josephus, a Jewish/Roman historian, recorded a time when Pilate ordered his army to attack unarmed demonstrators, killing and wounding many. He didn't hesitate to use force to quell an uprising. As Pilate was meeting with Caiaphas and crew at the Praetorium, reviewing the case against Jesus, God set up a test for him which became a surprising turn of events. God gave his wife, Claudia a dream. Matthew records what happened. Matthew 27:19 ‘While he (that's Pilate) was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, ‘Have nothing to do with that righteous Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.'” Pilate began the farce by asking what the accusation was against Jesus. That would have been a typical line of investigation. However, it is probable that the message from Claudia came at this point, because the rest of the exchange between Pilate and the Jewish rulers didn't go as planned. As we will see, Pilate began to look for a way out, but ultimately he caved to the pressure of Caiaphas and the crowd. However, consider the love of God for Pilate that He would give him a warning and an opportunity to do good. We will see in the coming days that it was an opportunity missed by Pilate. Speaking of opportunities missed and a test of character. Perhaps it is good to ask ourselves if we have missed opportunities to love and do good. I know I have. I regret those times when God tested my character and I failed the test due to fear of man or self-protection. How about you? Now that I have a greater understanding of my purpose in life—namely to love and bring glory to God by living to love with Jesus, I don't want to miss any opportunity to love and do good—even to my enemies. As we come to the end of 2022, let's take this opportunity to thank God for His steadfast love and forgiveness for all of the opportunities to love with Him that we missed. If any specifics come to mind, I encourage you to confess them, roll them over to Christ, and worship Him. As we look into 2023, will you join me purposing anew to live to love with Jesus? I invite you to visit www.livetolovewithjesus.com and write down the “Live to Love Prayer”. If you want to grow in loving God and loving others, I hope you'll make that prayer, or one you write from your own heart, a prayer to launch every day of 2023. If you haven't taken advantage of the free resources on the website, I also invite you to get Live to Love: Experience Freedom and Joy in Relationships in either print, ebook, or audiobook formats. You'll get the most out of it if you read it with the study guide and with friends so you can experience Jesus' love and discipleship. If you are committed to live to love with Jesus, I'm sure you will have a happy new year. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:28 “Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.” John left out the mock trial at Caiaphas' house where the Sanhedrin, the High Priest, Scribes, and Pharisees could not even find two witnesses who could agree to their trumped up charges against Jesus. John was primarily concerned with a Gentile audience, so he wanted to highlight the role of the Romans in Jesus' death. The Praetorium was the Antonia Fortress built by Herod, the Great in 35 B.C. and named after his friend Marc Antony. It was home to the cohort of soldiers that were present at Jesus' arrest. John was showing that this conspiracy against Jesus was both Jewish and Roman. The Jewish officials could not enter the Praetorium and follow the laws of cleanliness to observe the Passover. Did you notice that it was early? Claudia, Pilate's wife had a dream about Jesus the night before the trial. That's Thursday night. This means that Caiaphas, the only Jewish official who had access to Pilate, had privately met with Pilate after meeting with Judas, to get Pilate's cooperation in condemning Jesus in a mock trial early the next morning. So the Jews had to apprehend Jesus on Thursday night, try Him and find Him guilty of the death penalty (with Roman cooperation and contrary to Jewish law). Then the prearranged plan was to bring Him to Pilate. There they would stage another mock trial and get Him condemned, sentenced, and killed as quickly as possible on Friday before Passover. For Claudia to have the dream, she had to know of the scheme against Jesus on Thursday night, which is why she warned Pilate to have nothing to do with this innocent man. Pilate's agreement to meet them in the Praetorium was a very unusual, out-of-character concession. Typically, a preliminary investigation would take place in his palace, and then the case would be passed on to an appointed judex or judge to formally hear and prosecute the case. Pilate agreed to forego the law and due process in order to accommodate the Jew's need for urgency. Furthermore, there was no way the Jews would have known Pilate would hear their case at 6:00 in the morning if it had not already been arranged. On Thursday night, Pilate was a willing accomplice to the plot. This was no trial. Pilate was the hit man selected by Caiaphas. From the time of Jesus' arrest, He knew what was going to happen. He knew He would not get a fair trial. He knew Caiaphas and the Romans had conspired against Him. He knew He was going to be turned over to the Romans and become our redeemer and savior. As we read about the trial, sentencing, and execution of Jesus, let us remember, we are witnessing the supreme expression of divine love revealed in the history of mankind. This was necessary so we might be forgiven of all of our sins. And having experienced total forgiveness, we might love much. Our living to love with Jesus, for the glory of God, is what is in God's view as the Father allows Satan to have his way with every participant in the story—from Judas to Peter, Annas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin, Pilate, Herod, and the Roman soldiers—and you and me. Behold how God has loved us! Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:24-27. “So Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, ‘You are not also one of His disciples, are you?' He denied it, and said, ‘I am not.' One of the slaves of the high priest, being a relative of the one whose ear Peter cut off, said, ‘Did I not see you in the garden with Him?' Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed. The last two of the three denials occurred while Annas was questioning Jesus. Apparently the initial inquiry by Annas took place in his courtyard in close proximity to each other. For Luke recorded that when Peter denied Him the third time and they both heard the rooster crow, Jesus turned and looked at Peter and remember the word of the Lord, how He had told him that he would deny Him 3 times before a rooster crowed today. (Luke 22:61). At that moment Luke said that Peter went out of the courtyard and wept bitterly. It's difficult to imagine how ashamed Peter must have felt. In an honor/shame culture such as they lived in, the weight of guilt must have been unbearable. Have you ever been there? Have you felt like you have committed an evil deed that completely disqualifies you from ever being loved or used by God? We know the end of Peter's story, but he didn't at that point. We know that Peter was forgiven, transformed, and empowered by the love of Christ. I think that was where John was going with Peter's story. He knew that in a matter of minutes his readers would be reading of Jesus' encounter with Peter on the beach of the Sea of Galilee. We will get to those verses in 2023. For now, we can know that God has allowed our own failures to occur for our highest good. He knows what He is going to do with us, and He know His love will bring redemption, restoration, and transformation in our lives. So let us be sober-minded and on the alert for the prowling lion. Let us continue living to love with Jesus without fear. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

In Week 7 of When God Shows Up, Pastors RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro explore the story of Isaac and Abraham in Genesis 22. Isaac carried the wood up the mountain without knowing the full story. His obedience and surrender point us toward Jesus, the greater Son who willingly carried the cross and gave His life for us. This message challenges us to trust God when we don't have all the answers, to surrender what He places in our hands, and to keep our eyes on Christ. Sometimes faith isn't about knowing where the road leads. It's about trusting the One who is walking with us. Scripture: Genesis 22 Series: When God Shows Up — Week 7 Message: Isaac: The Son Who Carried The Wood Pastors: RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro

Richard McGirr is the co-founder and CEO of Property Llama and Property Llama Capital, an income focused fund sponsor that helps accredited investors move underperforming real estate equity into passively managed, cash flowing investments. He also hosts Unlimited Capital on the Best Ever CRE network, where he covers capital raising, fund operations, and the business of building an investment platform. Richard and his partner Chris Lopez launched their own firm roughly two years ago, after raising about $55 million in 18 months at a previous shop. The first twelve months were a grind. Today the firm runs about $42 million in its own debt fund, raised $24 million last year, and treats capital raising as a measurable sales and marketing operation rather than a relationship exercise. Richard McGirr returns for part two to open the books on capital raising. He starts with why debt funds reshaped his business. Carried interest is collected every month rather than at a sale, which turns a raise into recurring revenue instead of a run of acquisition fees. With rates elevated, investors have pulled in their time horizons, and a fund that distributes within 60 days is a far easier sell than an equity deal that pays on exit in year five. From there Richard walks through the machinery. He explains why launching his own firm nearly failed once the low hanging fruit ran out, why weekly dials are the leading indicator he manages against, and why he pays for access to trusted distribution instead of building an audience from scratch. He also lays out his full funnel, from a single webinar to a 50 email drip to a same day phone call triggered by a link click.       Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Debt fund carry is collected monthly, which turns a raise into recurring revenue Higher rates shorten investor time horizons and favor shorter lockups Manage weekly dials and new qualified leads, because both sit inside your control Buy access to trusted distribution rather than building an audience from scratch One webinar delivered repeatedly outperforms ten new ones Call every investor who clicks a link, the same day     Topics Why Debt Funds Became the Engine of the Business Carried interest is collected monthly, not at a sale About $42 million in the fund throws off just under $2 million a year in carry At their previous firm, the debt fund quietly covered company payroll Why Debt Funds Sell Faster Right Now Higher rates pull investor time preference in LPs receive a first distribution within 60 days Lockups run 18 to 24 months, with monthly loan payoffs providing liquidity Why the Launch Nearly Failed The easy network at the previous firm was already tapped Every personal network runs out eventually Messaging, product selection, sales management, and email drips all had to be rebuilt Dials Are the Metric You Control Sales results are input driven, and inputs are the only controllable variable Richard's team makes 200 calls a week Moving from 25 to 100 dials a week tripled soft commits within two weeks Lead Quality Over Lead Volume Minimums are $100,000, with no exceptions Two paid Best Ever webinars raised $1 million each, at roughly half a percent media cost of capital A webinar swap with an estate planner produced 600 registrants and zero closes Large audiences skew toward broad content and non-accredited viewers Brand Transfer From Paid Webinars Presenting on a trusted platform borrows that platform's credibility Investors arrive already willing to listen, so there is less convincing to do The result is a higher conversion rate in less time Earned Media vs. Paid Media Earned media costs nothing and converts well, but the ceiling is low Richard hosts on Best Ever CRE and Chris Lopez hosts on PassivePockets Paid webinars buy speed, volume, and control over timing One Webinar, Delivered Repeatedly The Intro to Private Lending webinar is the only one they run Staff are tasked with sourcing groups and pricing webinar slots Fear the operator who has delivered one webinar 10,000 times Go Where Buyers Already Gather Publishing content and waiting to be found rarely reaches your ideal investor Target communities built around passive income and financial independence Capital raising is a two sided market, and plenty of people are already looking to deploy Richard's Funnel, Start to Finish A webinar form on the site leads to the replay and a 50 email drip Any link click notifies the sales team on Slack and triggers a same day call Of 25,000 contacts, roughly 100 are actively in market at any given time Winning the Attention Battle Investors triage hundreds of emails a day, and your offering sits at the bottom Rank your list by opens and clicks before you start dialing Ask for a specific commitment, such as watching the webinar within three days Interested investors rarely call to say they are on the fence, they simply go quiet    

As someone who is NOT a fan of Lauren Kent from Utah - it pains me to say that she was on the nose during the entirety of the Valley reunion. With that being said, I'm going to need her contract renewed next season especially if they are bringing back Danny, Luke and Jesse....Speaking of Jesse, I can't stand him either.

John 18:22-23 “When He had said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck Jesus, saying, ‘Is that the way You answer the high priest?' Jesus answered him, ‘If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?'” Under the greatest pressure one can imagine, Jesus remains righteous. He could not speak wrongly. In fact, Jesus had spoken rightly. In line with the Jewish Mishnah, He asked Annas, “Why do you question Me? Question those who have heard what I spoke to them; they know what I said.” That was exactly how a just trial was to proceed. The council brings in at least two witnesses who agree to the material events or actions of the accused. They are not to question the accused, but simply be an unbiased judiciary listening to the testimonies of those who were there. Again, notice, how Jesus loved the officer. He led him to examine his conscience in light of the law, which Jesus knew that the officer understood. The officer had no answer to Jesus' question because he knew Jesus had spoken rightly. This is helpful for us when we are in difficult relationships. It is humble and loving to ask, “Where have I spoken or acted wrongly? Please show me. And if you cannot testify to the wrong, why are you treating me this way?” Because God is love, we can rightly assume that all of Jesus' remarks are motivated in love. Doesn't this amaze you? It does me. Jesus didn't say what He said because He thought it would actually “work” with the officer. That wasn't His goal. He is a God of justice and truth. It isn't love to allow someone to abuse and use you without caring for the truth and for the offender. I want to learn from Jesus how to love like He did. May God give us His wisdom in difficult situations and relationships. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:19-21 “The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching. Jesus answered him, ‘I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and I spoke nothing in secret. Why do you question Me? Question those who have heard what I spoke to them; they know what I said.'” I had a friend in South Africa, the late Judge Neels Claassen, who wrote a book entitled, “The Last Passover of Jesus on Earth: A judicial perspective of His trials, crucifixion, and resurrection.” He outlined the Jewish requirements for a fair trial from the Jewish Mishnah, the oldest authoritative codification of Jewish laws compiled over a period of two centuries. “This jurisdiction was vested in the Jewish Council or Sanhedrin comprising the High Priest, elders, and scribes, a total of 71. There were exceptionally strict regulations for trials. 1. The complainants had to apprehend the accused during daylight hours and then bring the prisoner to court. 2. A capital crime had to be heard during daylight hours. 3. The bench was not allowed to interrogate the accused. 4. Judgment had to be reserved until the next day, and in the event of conviction, the sentence had to also be delayed until the following day. 5. A conviction could only be imposed based on the evidence of at least two reliable and independent witnesses. The first two regulations were ignored as they arrested Jesus during darkness and they were intent on a capital crime. The third regulation was mocked as the high priest questioned Jesus. Even though Annas was not the acting High Priest, Jesus answered Annas according to the law. Basically, He reminded Annas of what was required by law. Jesus had spoken openly and thus there were plenty of opportunities for witnesses to be summoned and to testify. So Jesus asked, “Why do you question Me?” This is an amazing act of love in the midst of confrontation. He was actually speaking for Annas' highest good, even though He knew it would cost Him. He knew His fate was already determined. Even yet, without making any accusations against him, he lovingly reminded Annas and the rest of the court of what was right. Sometimes that is the only way to love in a situation when someone is out to get you and hates you. You can simply state the truth without accusing them. It was Peter who described Jesus' attitude and actions before this council. May we love like this. 1 Peter 2:21-23. “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.” Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:18 “Now the slaves and the officers were standing there, having made a charcoal fire, for it was cold and they were warming themselves; and Peter was also with them, standing and warming himself.” Satan was after Peter. When you look at all of the gospel accounts of this time in the courtyard of the high priests, you discover that all of the denials of Peter occurred around the fire. It was cold and therefore a fire had been started in the courtyard. The slaves and the officers of the high priest, who were no doubt members of the arrest squad, with John and Peter, were warming themselves around the fire. The first to recognize him and question him was the slave-girl who was also the gate-keeper. Luke wrote, “a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, ‘This man was with Him too.'” Although John's version of her question differs, there's no reason not to believe she said both. One a question and another a statement. At some point Peter was standing with them, but perhaps feeling the stares of some of the slaves, must have stepped back and sat down. Yes the fire was a source of warmth for Peter and the rest, but one can't help wondering if Peter didn't feel an internal heat from the temptations and the spirit of the prowling lion from hell. His love was certainly being tested by fire. We can expect the same in our daily walk with Jesus. As we follow Him, there will be times when He puts people in our paths that know that we are Christians and consider us to be threats to their world. We need to be ready with a well thought-out answer when someone questions or mocks us for following Jesus. Perhaps if Peter had prepared himself for such questioning, he would not have denied Jesus. As we love with Jesus, not everyone will receive us with open arms. After you finish listening to this live to love encouragement, I hope you'll take a few minutes and think about what you would say if someone today confronted you with a negative attitude toward your faith and lifestyle. What would you say to express the love of Jesus? What will you say when the heat is on? Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

Hebrews 2:14-15 “Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” These verses may be the best summary of Jesus' life in the Scriptures. They cover His life from birth to death. They reveal why He came to earth which means we are given the meaning of Jesus' birth. He was born to die. He could not come to earth as God and render Satan powerless by defeating death. He had to become one of us—share in flesh and blood—so that through His death He might make the devil, who had the power of death, powerless. On this Christmas eve, I encourage us all to not forget the reason for the season. “There has been born for you a savior, who is Christ the Lord!” Christmas is more about the Savior than it is about a baby born in Bethlehem. Jesus came to free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. When someone is afraid of dying, they live in fear. Few things hinder the flow of love more than fear. In contrast, when we live to love with Jesus, there is no fear of death, because we know we have passed out of death into life. The apostle John wrote, “We know we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death” (1 Jo. 3:14). He also wrote in 4:18, “There is no fear in love; but perfect (completed) love casts out fear.” The best way to celebrate Christmas is to pour out the love of Jesus on those He puts in your path. That's why He was born. He was born to die to set us free to love with Him for the glory of God. Have a lovely Christmas! Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:17 “Then the slave-girl who kept the door said to Peter, ‘You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?' He said, ‘I am not.'” We can connect a few dots at this point. John was known by Annas, and apparently the slave-girl, who was the gatekeeper, also knew John. She knew that John was a follower of Jesus, so when John spoke to her about Peter and she let him in, she naturally assumed Peter also was a follower of Jesus. So probably as Peter entered with John, she questioned him about his connection to Jesus. One has to wonder if Peter was caught off guard at the question, because all of a sudden, it was as if a darkness enveloped him—love and courage were devoured. The prowling lion had pounced on him. He answered, “I am not.” Have you ever had such an experience? One moment you are passionate about Jesus, and then something disillusions you, surprises you, or doesn't go like you thought it was supposed to go, and the next moment you fall to a strong temptation that you thought wasn't possible. Have you ever been asked a question that you didn't expect and responded with a lie in order to protect yourself? You find yourself in a daze, a sense of disappointment with yourself swells within. To my shame, I have been there. The tide of conviction and shame can almost take your breath away, and you can't think clearly. I can imagine what happened with Peter. Afterwards, Peter could see clearly what he should have done. Resist the devil! It appeared as if Peter wanted to be with Jesus, perhaps just like we want to live to love with Jesus. This story reminds us that we can be following Jesus with good intentions, and in a weak moment be overtaken by temptation. Have you experienced something recently that you didn't expect? Something that disillusioned you? Someone who disappointed you? That's the devil's first growl when he's on the prowl. He tries to get your eyes off of Jesus and onto yourself. If you know what I'm talking about and you are hearing the growl of the devil, resist him now. Surrender yourself to Jesus and abide in Him with tenacity. We were saved to love Jesus and love with Him come hell or high-water. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

John 18:15-16 “Simon Peter was following Jesus, and so was another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest, but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in.” We have been invited by John into the relationship between Peter and Jesus. I'm impressed with the courage of both Peter and John, but especially Peter. He had been the one disciple to take up arms against all odds. He had severed an ear of a slave of the high priest, Caiaphas, and we see from this verse that instead of fleeing as the rest of the disciples, he followed Jesus. Although Annas was replaced as high priest by Caiaphas in 15 A.D., he still was referred to as the high priest. John lets us know that he was known by Annas and therefore was allowed into the courtyard with Jesus. Apparently, Peter however, wasn't allowed into the courtyard until John spoke with the gatekeeper. What is Peter thinking? I don't know, but I am impressed with Peter's courage at this point to follow Jesus into the lion's den. Aren't you? Giving it the best spin that I can, I think Peter is there because he loves his master. He had told Jesus he would not forsake Him, and if everyone else fled, he would not. He and John are like the president and vice-president of the disciples. They are the committed of the committed. They had been with Jesus in best of times. Why not stay with Him in the worst of times? In his mind, he was ready to die with Jesus. We all know where this story goes, but at this point we can be encouraged by Peter's and John's love and courage. Perhaps they were thinking that Jesus would be given a fair trial and they would have an opportunity to testify on Jesus' behalf. That makes me examine myself and ask if I am that ready, willing, loving, and courageous to testify on Jesus' behalf today. Should the opportunity arise, will love for Jesus move me to live to love with Him by sharing about His love for me and for others? Let's be ready today to follow Jesus anywhere, even into the lion's den, to express His love and presence. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

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