+DEV+ Falsely Accused And Convicted

Date: September 18, 2013 10:49 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Falsely Accused And Convicted

Falsely Accused And Convicted

"Again he asked them, 'Who is it you want?' And they said, 'Jesus of Nazareth.' 'I told you that I am he," Jesus answered. 'If you are looking for me, then let these men go.'" (JOHN 18:7)

Scripture Focus: John 18:1-11

For centuries leaders have been falsely accused, arrested, and convicted to die for statements they made or movements they led. Early Christians were fed to the lions for sport, European Protestants burned at the stake by monarchists, indigenous people slaughtered on every continent, abolitionists attacked in England, missionaries threatened in jungles, Civil Rights workers shot in America's southern states. The list of men and women throughout history who have stepped forward to fight injustice and instead lost their life is long and sad. Instead of respect, death became the penalty for what they believed. Many across today's globe still risk all they have for their beliefs.

Jesus, too, stepped forward, an innocent but willing prisoner falsely accused and convicted.
His crime? Freeing others from the prisons of sin and selfishness. Yet, this was why He'd come to earth: to offer Himself in the place of His friends. Jesus could have fought, or summoned an army of angels. But He didn't because of His great love for you.

Insight: In what ways is god leading you to step forward?




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