Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. John 18:28 They wanted to be able to eat the Passover. Such a loaded and …
A Very Lenten Ramadan Episode 2 Hello, you’re listening to the second episode of a short podcast series entitled ‘A Very Lenten Ramadan’. In this podcast I’m exploring my experience of a Ramadan style fast for Lent, inspired by the fact that these two fasting periods – one Muslim, one Christian – both began on …
Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” Again …
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way …