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Daily Devotion

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17
Nov2023

The power of the crowd

by Stuart Gray

 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified (Mark 15:15).

16
Nov2023

Silence amidst turmoil

by Stuart Gray

 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed (Mark 15:5).

15
Nov2023

Let’s learn from Peter

by Stuart Gray

He began to call down curses, and he swore to them, ‘I don’t know this man you’re talking about’ (Mark 14:71).

14
Nov2023

Gotcha

by Stuart Gray

Again the high priest asked him, ‘Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?’ (Mark:14:61b).

13
Nov2023

Not a rebellion, but a transformation

by Stuart Gray

‘Am I leading a rebellion,’ said Jesus, ‘that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?’ (Mark 14:48)

12
Nov2023

Be prepared

by Stuart Gray

Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour (Matthew 25:13).