They Laid Jesus There J.C. Ryle: It is special circumstances that bring to the surface special Christians. It is not those who make the greatest show in the Church, who are always found the closest friends of Christ. John 19:31-42 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain … [Read More...] John 19:31-42

It Is Finished! John Stott: If there was no way for a righteous God to righteously forgive our unrighteousness, except that it should be borne in Christ, our sin must be serious indeed. John 19:23-30 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each … [Read More...] John 19:23-30

Behold, Your King! S. Lewis Johnson: And so Rome and Jerusalem unite unwittingly in offering up the Passover lamb, which is slain for the sins of sinners.   John 19:12-22 From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who … [Read More...] John 19:12-22

Behold, the Man! J.C. Ryle: There is no worse judgment from God than to be left to ourselves, and given over to our own wicked hearts and the devil.   John 19:1-11 Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and … [Read More...] John 19:1-11

My Kingdom is Not of this World Leon Morris: It is when we see the sinless Son of God hanging on Calvary that we come to understand what truth in action, real truth, means.   John 18:28-40 Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They … [Read More...] John 18:28-40

And at Once a Rooster Crowed John Calvin: A man, filled not with fortitude but with wind, promises that he will obtain an easy victory over the whole world; and yet, no sooner does he see the shadow of a thistle, than he immediately trembles. Let us therefore learn not to be brave in any … [Read More...] John 18:12-27

I Am He J.C. Ryle: Here, as in all His earthly ministry, Jesus was a willing sufferer. He had set His heart on accomplishing our redemption. He loved us, and gave Himself for us, cheerfully, willingly, gladly, in order to make atonement for our sins. John 18:1-11 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went … [Read More...] John 18:1-11

Keep Them In Your Name Harry Ironside: What perfect security and what blessed communion! In spite of all our failures, He will be glorified in all His own.   John 17:4-11 "I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence … [Read More...] John 17:4-11

Father, the Hour Has Come A.W. Pink: He prayed to be glorified not for His own sake, but that the Father might be glorified in our salvation! Here again we see Him loving us “unto the end!”   John 17:1-3 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, … [Read More...] John 17:1-3

I Have Overcome the World A.W. Pink: The world is a conquered world; it has been conquered for us by Christ. Then let us take courage. The storms of trial and persecution may sometimes beat fiercely upon us; but let them only drive us closer to Christ. John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to … [Read More...] John 16:25-33