Thursday, June 5, 2014

Mark 14:56 For many were giving false testimony against Him, but their testimony was not consistent.


What are many giving against Jesus?
False testimony (Mark 14:56)

ἐψευδομαρτύρουν (“were giving false testimony”) 3P Imperfect Active Indicative of ψευδομαρτυρέω “bear false witness, give false testimony” (BDAG, 1097).

What does David pray concerning false witnesses in Psalm 27:12?
“Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence” (Psalm 27:12).

What does David pray concerning false witnesses in Psalm 35:11?
“Malicious witnesses rise up; they ask me of things that I do not know” (Psalm 35:11).

How many witnesses does the Torah require to put a person to death?
“On the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses the one who is to die shall be put to death; a person shall not be put to death on the evidence of one witness” (Deut. 17:6).

“A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established” (Deut. 19:15).

How consistent are the testimonies against Jesus?
"Not consistent" (Mark 14:56)

Father,
You are the Rock! Your work is perfect, for all Your ways are just. You are a God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and upright are You. You do not act wickedly. The Almighty will not pervert justice. You love righteousness and justice. The earth is full of Your lovingkindness. And Your lovingkindness is better than life.

You love justice, and You do not forsake Your godly ones. Now, will You not bring about justice for Your elect who cry to You day and night, and will You delay long over them? Jesus said that You will bring about justice for them quickly. When the Son of Man comes, may He find faith on the earth. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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