THURSDAY
Mark 14:53-65 You Must Decide
Jesus made no reply to the first question because it was based on confusing and erroneous evidence. Not answering was wiser than trying to clarify the fabricated accusations. But if Jesus had refused to answer the second question, it could have been taken as a denial of his mission. Jesus declared, in no uncertain terms, that he was the Messiah. The religious leaders refused even to consider that Jesus’ words might be true. They had decided against Jesus, and in so doing, had sealed their own fate as well as his.
Lesson: You must decide whether Jesus’ words are blasphemy or truth. Your decision has eternal implications.