Passage
Matthew 27:27-44 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
Jesus Was Mocked and Crucified to Save Us
Date: Dec. 27, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 27:42a
First, Jesus' kingship was mocked (27-31). The soldiers put a scarlet robe and thorny crown on Jesus and a staff in his hand. They knelt in false homage saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!" Their mockery was actually God's truth. Jesus is indeed King.
Second, he saved others (32-44). A man carried Jesus' cross. At Golgotha, Jesus refused wine-gall, and was crucified. They divided his clothes by casting lots. The mocking charge spoke great truth: This is Jesus, the King of the Jews. Jesus was insulted and mocked by many: the two rebels crucified with him, the passersby, and the Jewish leaders. They taunted him to come down from the cross and save himself, if he was the Son of God. Jesus could've saved himself, but he didn't. It was to take up our curse and shame (Gal 3:13; 1Pe 2:24). He was born to save us from our sins (1:21).
Prayer: Lord Jesus, you did not save yourself in order to save sinners like me. You bore my shame and sin on the cross. May my life bring you glory, honor and praise, my Savior and Lord.
One Word: Jesus was mocked and crucified to take my shame and sin
