after a long, sleepless night he is arrested by local militia and dragged in front of the religious leaders, then placed on trial by the occupying governor and visiting official. JESUS maintains his dignity whilst being subjected to false accusations, verbal and extreme physical abuse. The frenzied crowds call for his blood and the result is one of the most cruel means of execution the world has... ever seen - crucifixion!
Even as nails are hammered into him Jesus prays for the forgiveness of those who are responsible...
(An echo of his teaching - love your enemies, pray for those who would do you harm).
This is not just a story made up in a book by Christians - Roman historians of the day make reference to this as a real historical event - it really did happen to Jesus...
Even as nails are hammered into him Jesus prays for the forgiveness of those who are responsible...
(An echo of his teaching - love your enemies, pray for those who would do you harm).
This is not just a story made up in a book by Christians - Roman historians of the day make reference to this as a real historical event - it really did happen to Jesus...
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