The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-08
On hearing this, PLATE inquired.

us the man a Galilaean?"
And learning that He belonged to
Herod's jurisdiction he sent Him to
Herod, IN he too was in Jerusalem
Herod
To Herod the sight Of Jesus was a
great qualification. for, for long
time, he had been wanting to see Him.
because he had heard so much about
Him. He hoped also to see some
miracle performed by Him. So he put
a number of questions to Him, but
the High Priests and the Scribes were
standing there and vehemently
accusing Him. Then, laughing to
scorn the claims of Jesus. Herod (and
his soldiers with him) made sport of
Him, dressed Him in gorgeous
And on that very day Herod and PLATE
became friends again, for they had
been for some time at enmity.
PLATE declares Jesus innocent
Then calling together the High
Priests and the Rulers and the people,
PLATE said,
You have brought this man to me
Of the people But. you see, have
examined him in your presence and
have discovered in the man noaground
for the accusations which you bring
against him. No, nor does Herod;
for he has sent him back to us; and
you see. there is nothing he has done
that deserves death. 1 will therefore
give him a light punishment and
release him.
Away with this man." they said,
land release Barabbas to us
Barabbas! who had been lodged in
Jail for some time in connexion with
a riot which had occurred in the city,
and for murder.
He passes Sentence of Death
But PLATE once more addressed
them, wishing to set Jesus free. They,
however, persistently shouted.
Cruelty, cruelty him!"
A third time he appealed to them:
committed? have discovered in
him nothing that deserves death
will therefore give him a light
and release him"
But they urgently insisted, demand
ing with frantic outcries that He
should be crucified; and their Glamour
prevailed. So PLATE gave Judgment,
yielding to their demand.
They brought also two others.
criminals, to put them to death with
Him.
GoIgotha
When they reached the place called
The Skull there they nailed Him to
at His right hand and one at His
left Jesus prayed,
Father, forgive them. for they
know not what they are DOING
And they divided His garments
among them, drawing lots for them
Cps. xxi. 49,; and the people stood
looking on.
Jesus is reviled
The Rulers. too. repeatedly uttered
their bitter tauntS.
This fellow" they said, saved
others: let him save himself, If he is
Gods Amounted, the Chosen One"
And the soldiers also made sport
Of Him, coming and offering Him
sour wine and saying,
Are you the King of the Jews d?
Save yourself them"
There was moreover a writing over
His head:
THIS is THE KING OF THE JEWS.
The penitent Robber
Now one of the criminals who had
been crucified insulted Him. saying.
Are not you the Christ? Save
yourself and u.s.
But the other, answering, reproved
aim,
when you are actually suffering the
same punishment? And we indeed
Ire suffering justly. for we are receiv-
ng due requital for what we have
lone. But He has done nothing
amiss."
And he said,
Jesus. remember me when you
,onfe in your Kingdom"
IT tell you in Solemn truth" replied
Tesus that this very day you shall
De with me in Paradise"
Jesus dies
1t was now about noon, and a |
darkness came over the whole country |
i'll three o'clock IN the afternoon.
The sun was darkened. and the curtain |
II the Sanctuary was torn down the |
Toice, and said,
Father, to Thy hands I entrust /
ny spirit Cps. XXI. 50.
And after uttering these words He |
-ielded up His spirit
rhe People were greatly moved
The Captain. seeing what had |
gave glory to God, saying, !
Beyond question this man was |
innocent"
And all the crowds that had come !
oSether to this sight, after seeing /
Ill that had occurred, returned to /
he city beating their breasts. But /
IL His acQuaintances, and the women |
Who had been His followers after !
eaving Galilee, continued standing az /
distance and looking on
Joseph of Arinathaea buries
Wrists body
There was a member of the Council |
f the name OF Joseph. a kind hearted |
nd upright man, who came from the !,
ewish town of Arimathaea and was
waiting the coming of the Kingdom
+ God. He had not concurred in the |
esign or action of the Council, and
low he went to PLATE and asked for
he body of Jesus Then. taking it
own, he wrapped it in a linen sheet
nd laid 1t in a tomb in the rock,
Fhere no one else had yet been put.
{ was the Preparation Day, and the
was near at hand. The
who had come with
esus from Galilee-followed close
ehind. and saw the tomb and how His
ody was placed. Then they returned,
nd prepared spices and perfumes.
The empty Tomb
on the Sabbath they rested in
bedience TO the Commandment. And.