Selwyn, ’spends one more day considering how Jesus made the good confession before Pontius Pilate. … As we stand for truth we, too, are certain to meet opposition. There will, similarly, be those who could, if they wished, come to our aid, but because of self interest they will prefer to wash their hands of [...]
I liked Selwyn’s conclusion - I also believe that we all will face similar situations – and, we have the example set for us, by Jesus - we have the Holy Spirit who will help us to follow His example. It helps a lot if we hold out out our hand to take hold of His, when we [...]
Selwyn discusses the negative aspects of cynicism – in that it refuses to believe in goodness, it (often) sarcastically denies human sincerity or merit, and attributes selfishmotives to all acts. It is interesting that the word is derived from a Greek word, which describes a ’snarling dog’. It’s easy to understand why cynicism is so [...]
I thought the main point made by Selwyn in today’s study (on the self-control and pose of Jesus) was excellent.
He wrote: “We all have to live our lives in the presence of a Pontius Pilate – a person (or people) who seeks to oppose us. … When we confront someone like Pilate, life crimsons into a [...]
Selwyn, now looks at another of our Lord’s characteristics – His pose in the midst of pressure and antagonism.
He discusses Jesus’ pose when being questioned by Pontius Pilate.
The same, ’steadfastness under pressure’, is covered by Paul in his first letter to Timothy.
1 Timothy 6:11-16 (NLT): “But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run [...]
I really liked Selwyn’s introduction, it follows on from what I was saying yesterday.
“The joy of a Christian can be considered part of the armour of a Christian. Sin insinuates itself more easily into a downcast heart. Jealousy and envy find lodging quickly in a heart that knows no joy. Jesus’ gift of joy secures [...]
“God’s interpreters”
Selwyn introduces today’s study with these words: “Another special feature of Jesus’ character was His ability to unfold the nature of God to the people with whom He came into contact.” He goes on to make these statements: “Some of us, however, by our insensitivity and lack of understanding, can interfere with the spirit and [...]
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