Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Rock Almighty: What Motivates Me to Do Cooking and Mission? and You Are Now Mighty For Battle!
Cooking has always been more than a passion for me; it is a way of life. Growing up, I saw food as something that brought people together, nourished their bodies, and most importantly, connected us with each other. But cooking, for me, is not just about preparing a meal—it is about offering love, service, and sharing God's grace through the simple act of creating something beautiful from fresh ingredients. That’s why I’m inviting you to join Sriphai Thai Kitchen, where mission-focused Thai food meets Christian service and community.
Cooking has become a way for me to reach out to others. It’s a way to offer something nourishing and meaningful. Every dish I prepare carries the essence of my faith and my desire to serve God by serving others. When you cook with me, you’re not just learning recipes—you’re joining a mission. You’re connecting with the Avoda Christian Mission and helping us spread love, hope, and faith, especially to those in need.
But the most important part is the mission work itself. Mission work isn’t a one-person job—it’s a team effort. It’s about coming together with others to serve, to love, and to spread God’s word. Through the Sriphai Thai Kitchen YouTube channel, I want you to join this mission. Cooking together becomes a spiritual act when we do it with the heart of serving others. And through your support, you’re not just learning how to make healthy Thai dishes; you’re helping us provide food aid, shelter, and support to those in desperate need.
What Can You Learn on My Channel?
On the Sriphai Thai Kitchen channel, you will not only learn how to cook traditional Thai dishes but also discover how cooking connects to Christian mission work and the power of community.
Here’s a deeper look at what you’ll gain:
1.Easy and Delicious Thai Recipes
I’ll teach you how to prepare authentic Thai food from scratch. Each recipe is designed to be easy, healthy, and bursting with flavor. For example, you might learn how to make a classic Pad Thai, a beloved street food made from rice noodles, eggs, tofu, and a tangy sauce of tamarind, fish sauce, and sugar. Or perhaps you'll discover how to prepare Tom Yum Soup, a spicy and sour Thai soup filled with fresh herbs like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. These recipes are simple enough for beginners and sophisticated enough to impress your friends and family. The beauty of Thai food is that it’s full of flavor, but it’s made from basic, healthy ingredients—something that I believe connects us to the simplicity and abundance that God provides.
2.Get Involved in Thai Christian Mission Work
The Avoda Foundation is driven by a heart for missions. We reach out to refugees, local communities, and people in need by providing food aid, education, and spiritual support. On this channel, I will share how each recipe you learn becomes part of a larger mission to serve God and His people. We’re not just cooking for fun—we’re cooking for a cause. Each dish we prepare helps fund missionary work in Thailand and supports the Christian Thai mission to help communities that need our care. Your involvement through this channel isn’t just about cooking—it’s about being part of something that makes a real difference. I’m excited to share how you can be involved in mission work, both spiritually and practically.
3.Bible Verses and Reflections
Every recipe is accompanied by a Bible verse that reflects on the importance of food and how it connects to faith. For example, in preparing Tom Kha Gai (a coconut chicken soup), we reflect on John 6:35, where Jesus says, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry." Just as food sustains our bodies, the Word of God sustains our souls. Through these reflections, I want to show you how food can become a means to draw closer to God, just as it did for Jesus when He fed the multitudes. In every dish, we see God's love, provision, and care—an essential part of His kingdom.
Join Me in This Journey
At Sriphai Thai Kitchen, cooking is more than just a culinary lesson—it’s a spiritual journey. By joining us on this channel, you’re becoming part of a team working together to make a positive impact in the world. Our goal is not only to teach you how to cook but to inspire you to engage in mission work by supporting the Avoda Foundation. Every new subscriber helps us bring more attention to our mission, helping us recruit members we aim to support mission work. Together, we can fund life-changing mission projects, including providing food aid to refugees, offering spiritual support to local communities, and helping to train the next generation of Christian leaders in Thailand. Through cooking, we can build a community that believes in supporting others while sharing the love of God. Each new dish you learn to cook helps us raise the funds needed to continue our vital work.
What You’ll Experience as Part of Our Community
1.A Faith-Driven Cooking Experience
Cooking isn’t just about filling the stomach—it’s about filling the soul. You’ll learn how Thai food for the soul is deeply connected to Christian values. Every meal prepared will remind you of God’s provision and His love for us.
2.Opportunities to Contribute to a Greater Mission
By joining our channel and becoming a paying member, you will help fund the projects we are so passionate about. Your monthly contribution will provide us with the resources we need to continue our mission and help those who need it the most.
Let’s Cook, Learn, and Serve Together
When we cook, we don’t just make delicious meals—we create opportunities to serve, to share, and to support those in need. Sriphai Thai Kitchen is a place where you can learn, grow, and be part of a greater mission. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel, get involved, and
help spread God’s love through cooking.
Together, we will make a lasting impact.
Let’s make the world a better place, one meal at a time.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
US Sports Track And Field: Sprint Programming: The Science & Art of Coaching with Lance Brauman and Noah Lyles, & Talented Field In Stunning Paris 100m
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
In this comprehensive course led by elite track and field coach Lance Brauman, you will dive deep into the precise physiological foundations of world-class sprint training. Across nine detailed lessons, Coach Brauman pulls back the curtain on how to utilize energy system charts to dictate volume, intensity, and recovery. You will explore a wide array of critical topics, including how to perfectly synchronize track workouts with weight room sessions, structure early-season power circuits, calculate precise rest intervals, and execute high-quality speed endurance and predictor workouts under fatigue. Through real-world examples of mid-season training blocks, Brauman reveals the exact percentages and daily running limits required to maximize an athlete's potential without overtraining.
Beyond the raw data and stopwatch mechanics, this is a must-take course because it masterfully bridges the gap between the hard science of athletic physiology and the highly nuanced "art" of coaching. Brauman teaches you how to effectively manage different calibers of athletes within the same group, adapt structured plans on the fly, and build a culture of profound mutual accountability. By emphasizing open communication and the human element of the sport, this course equips you not just to write better training programs, but to foster unshakeable trust and confidence in your athletes, empowering them to execute at a championship level when it matters most. Book this course here.
The Coach
Lance Brauman is one of the most decorated and influential sprint coaches in modern track and field. Currently serving as the Adidas USA National Sprint Coach and the founder of the globally renowned PURE Athletics training group in Clermont, Florida, Brauman has reshaped the way ultimate speed is developed. Known for his pragmatic, athlete-first approach, he specializes in translating complex biomechanical science into simple, actionable cues that athletes can seamlessly execute on the track. His methodology emphasizes dynamic, individualized training that prioritizes perfect mechanics, high-force output, and optimized recovery.
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Founder of PURE Athletics: Established the premier international sprint training hub in Clermont, Florida, guiding the group to over 50 Olympic and World Championship medals since its inception in 2004.
Coach to Global Superstars: Has developed and trained some of the fastest athletes in history, including 2024 Olympic 100m Gold Medalist and 200m American Record Holder Noah Lyles, two-time Olympic 400m Gold Medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo, 400m World Record Holder Wayde van Niekerk, and former 100m World Champion Tyson Gay.
Collegiate Powerhouse Builder: Led Barton County Community College to multiple NJCAA National Championships and achieved tremendous success as an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas.
Industry Educator: Widely recognized as a leading authority in speed and power development, having authored top-selling instructional programs like 16 Speed and Power Drills for Sprints to educate the next generation of track and field coaches. Book this course today!
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The Rock Almighty Tuesday Wake Up Call: Keep Your Eyes on Germany And God Is The Ultimate Authority
Garfield Gregoire
People are seemingly caught up in their own world – their own personal pleasures and concern that they do not have time to give much consideration to such thing as Bible prophecy or what God says is coming upon the world; it just seems that people’s mind are not readily intent on giving serious thoughts to things of this nature. But in truth, God’s word commands us to watch the things that are unfolding in the world; Jesus said, “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy, to escape all these things that shall come to pass …” (Luke 21:36).
Terrible times are to impact this whole world – affecting the lives of billions of people – including you and your family – if you are alive when these things come to pass; and yet, people are unsuspecting of these things – not knowing what God says is going to happen or that it is revealed that one nation (joined by other nations) in particular, is destined to play a great role in the events and circumstances that is going to trigger the unthinkable World War III and plunge this world into the worst time of suffering in all of human history – making even World War II tame in comparison to what is coming.
Germany in Prophecy
I have written before explaining that the Germans are the modern-day descendants of the ancient Assyrians mentioned in the Bible and were the people who came up against the northern kingdom of the people of Israel around 721 B.C and led the people out of their land into captivity and slavery and that these captive people of Israel ultimately went into Northwestern Europe – where some of the Israelite people came to the British Isles, and the people who were to become the United States - eventually came out of the people of Britain to become the single greatest nation on earth - thus, making the United states and the people of Britain – the modern day descendants of the people of Israel.
But just as ancient Israel was uprooted out of their own land by the ancient Assyrians, Germany – the modern-day descendants of these ancient Assyrians are prophesied to come up against the British and American people just prior to the second coming of Jesus Christ.
I have asked this question more than once: Would God mention many other nations – such as Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, and cities in the Bible - even mentioning what it to befall Egypt and Ethiopia (see Daniel 11:42,43) at the time of the end and not mention the United States – the single greatest nation to ever exist on the face of the earth?
The United States is in prophecy and prophecy states that a union of ten nation are to come together out of Europe or out of the general area of the medieval Roman empire to fulfill the final revival of Roman Empire.
Concerning the rise or coming together of these nations, Revelation 17:12,13 says, “And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These shall have one mind and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.” A beast can represent a nation, kingdom and even the one who leads that nation or kingdom (Daniel 7:17, 23 ); and so, this means that a super dictator of the type like that of Hitler – only more cunning and wise, is to take the mantle of power over other nations in Europe – of which these union of nations are to become an economic and military powerhouse – whose quick rise may even surprise the United States, Russia, and China as the new united Europe or United States of Europe; it will be like a Europe reborn.
Daniel 8:24 speaks of this this soon coming European dictator or the one who shall be leader over these ten European nations – saying, “And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power, and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and holy people.” This soon coming Fuhrer or leader is going to severely impact the United States and Britain - who are the people of God – the descendants of the ancient people of Israel. Notice what God says about this: “O Assyrian (this is directed to modern day Germany), the rod of mine anger …. I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like mire of the streets” (Isaiah 10:5,6).
It is the United States that is the hypocritical nation spoken of here; hypocritical can refer to a nation that is soiled or filled with sin – being greatly polluted by wickedness and evil – while pretending that we are a good people. But notice God says the Assyrians (Germany) is the rod of his anger – meaning God is going to specially use modern day Germany (along with the other nations) as his instrument to punish our people; it is Germany who will have this charge or authority to do so; charge mean to command or to give authority to do something; God is going to use Germany and the new Europe of ten united nations to specifically bring punishment upon the American and British people for their sins; the many sins and evil things the people are doing to this very day. Remember, it is Germany who had a hand in World War I and World War II, and they are going to have a hand in World War III.
Ezekiel chapter 5:12 give a chilling and frightening picture of what is to come upon our people; it says, “A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee; and third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds …” Disease and famine of unthinkable proportion is coming our way, and it is going to destroy a third of the people of the United States and Britain – which will be followed by the sword of nuclear warfare and destruction. One third of our people are going to die in warfare when these European nations – under the charge of Assyria or modern-day Germany attacks our people – destroying some of our major cities like New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia and other place including our industrial centers of military production. Pestilence – disease epidemic is coming our way affecting millions – along with famine – starvation, and when we are weakened from within, the ten prophesied union of nations – led by Germany is going to unleash nuclear destruction upon our cities.
This may sound shocking to you – saying this could not happen here, but it is going to come to pass -just as God says; it is going to HAPPEN! The people of Jeremiah’s day did not believe destruction and captivity was coming; they said, “… The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord …” (Jeremiah 7:4). The people were saying God is with us; we are a good people; we have the temple of God with us therefore no evil would come. This may be the same mindset of people today who think we are such a good people that God would never allow such evil to befall the nation. I suppose the minsters in this land has led the people to hear so many false preaching that they have been led to believe such thing could never come to pass or that a righteous God would never punish the United States, but if that is what you are thinking you are wrong! The people of Jeremiah’s day were wrong – as destruction and captivity came. God says, “Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by name, wherein ye trust …” (Jer. 7:14). God allowed the temple to be destroyed by the Babylonians; God is not going to compromise with the sins of America; if God allowed his temple to be destroyed, what will He do to a nation that is committing widespread evil?
But in speaking of the prophecies of Ezekiel, we must keep in mind that Ezekiel was given these things to write more than one hundred years after the ancient people of Israel had already been taken away out of their own land by the Assyrians, and that the people of the tribe of Judah were already conquered and taken by the Babylonians by 585 B.C. Therefore, this prophecy is for our time; it is addressed in particular to modern day Israel -the people of Britain and the United States.
If you notice Ezekiel 5:9, God says, “And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do anymore the like, because of all thine abominations.” The coming troubles and suffering prophesied of in Ezekiel is like none other in the history of mankind – to the extent that God says He will not do anymore – meaning this is a prophecy that is going to happen just before Christ comes to reign on earth – because after this, there will no longer be any such punishment upon the people of Israel (the United States and Britain).
It will be a Church and State Union
This coming together of these various nations in Europe is going to have the backing of the Vatican – meaning, you are going to see a Pope calling for the coming together of these ten nations. The papacy, for centuries, has aligned itself with the Roman empire and its emperors, and is prophesied to continue do so up until the second coming of Christ. Revelation 17 shows this great false church as a corrupt religious system which God calls “a great whore” - who is pictured as a woman who has been the power directing and guiding the leaders of the Roman empire. In the bible, a woman can be a symbol for the Church; and in this case, this is a false religious system or church - which - along with the support of this ten nations union, is going to cause the millions to suffer in the soon coming great tribulation. You can certainly watch Europe and see that a time is soon to come when the Vatican will be voicing its support for these European nations to come together.
As to what nations will comprise these ten nations, it can only, at this time, be said that Germany, Italy. France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Possibly Romania and others – which could even include Ireland, or even countries in the Baltic states (even though the Roman empire did not extend into these states) are those that may all or in one way or another, have a part in this union or federation of nations, but time will reveal it all; we need to WATCH and be aware of the signs of the time, because those unaware are going to find themselves in peril and confusion -as they will not understand why these things are happening.
Germany is going to Change
History has shown that Germany does have a tendency to change from one position to another and are not to be trusted. For example, Germany deceived the British Primes minister Neville Chamberlain – in the Munich Agreement (1938) – an accord signed by Hitler and the British prime minister - which essentially stated that the Britain Germany would never go to war with one another again, but Hitler betrayed that solemn agreement - by later entering into war with the people of Britain.
Anyone familiar with the history of German – Russian relationship knows that these two countries have shared a kind of love – hate relationship - forming alliances and agreement which has been broken. For example, Germany – under Otto Von Bismarck (Chancellor of the German Reich), formed the Three Emperor’s League in 1872 – which was a diplomatic alliance between the Germans, Russians and Austria - so as to maintain stability in Europe, and to be a counterbalance that would keep the power of France in check; the League broke up in 1878, but despite this, Otto Von Bismark again made the effort to yet form another alliance with Russia in 1887 – called the Reinsure Treaty – which eventually came to an end – as new leadership in Germany abandoned the agreement or treaty. Then in 1922, Germany and Russia signed the Rapallo Pact – which opened up full diplomatic relation between the two countries – in which they renounced war reparations -granting each other preferential trade status. In 1939 Germany made the Non-Aggression Pact – a treaty -which is essentially an agreement to not engage in military action against each other, but Hitler, without warning suddenly attacked Russia in an operation called Operation Barbarossa – named after the 12th century Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
Mr. Trump has been calling for Europe to become less dependent upon the United States or to share more of the financial responsibility of protecting themselves. Considering this and the fact that there is Russia friendly popularist parties in Germany which contend that Germany has not done enough to end the War between Ukraine and Russia, could we see Germany calling for a more stable relationship with Russia? Could Germany seek to form an alliance with Russia – even as past history has shown?
If you been watching the news in Europe, you will find that the far right -Alternative for Germany party (AFD), has been calling for an end to German military aid to Ukraine. Bjork Hocke – German politician and member of ADF, believe in having rapprochement – or cordial relation with Russia. The point of all this is to point out that it is possible, that just as Russia and Germany entered into an agreement in 1939), we could possibly see a Germany that may, in some form or another, cozying up to Russia or to Putin? But whatever happens, Bible prophecy has revealed that Russian and Germany – along with those other nations or kingdoms that unite with this soon coming beast power, is surely going to engage in warfare with each other -just as they did in World War II – only, it is going to be on a far more dangerous and destructive level – the likes of which this world has never seen.
In a scripture on the Assyrians, Nahum 3:17 says: “… thy captains as the great grasshoppers, which camp in the hedges in the cold day, but when the sun ariseth they flee away, and their place is not known where they are.” The Germans are capable of masking – hiding their true intent – not wanting to expose how and when they will strike – but will do so in blitzkrieg or lightning attack – until it is too late; and this is what is going to happen when our time of troubles comes – in the way of World War III.
I know that there are those who may well laugh and scoff at this, but these prophecies give proof to the fact that there is the living God who sits in supreme control – and is able to foretell way in advance or by hundreds of years before that such things are to come to pass in our time or shortly before the second coming of Christ. This time is so terrible and has such far reaching consequences that humanity is going to be SHOCKED, PARALYZED with Indescribable fear and terror that is coming. It is those who are willing to heed God that will understand and be spared from this time of unparalleled time of trouble; it will be so bad that God almighty will have to intervene to save us from ourselves; and concerning this time, Jesus said: “And except those days should be shortened, there should be no flesh be saved …” (Matt. 24:22). Jesus looked down the corridors of time and saw that man would harness the energies and power of nature to have the capability to destroy all life on this planet and that man would be so dangerously destructive that mankind would use those weapons of Mega destruction to erase all life from this planet unless God come to stop us; God has to come to save us from ourselves. But before Christ intervenes in this world – by making his glorious, supernatural – world stunning appearance – with the signs in the heavens, this world is now in trouble – with forces and power behind the scenes that is going to cause Germany to rise up as the undisputed leader over these prophesied union or federation of nations.; and when this happens, the worst nightmare of humanity is going to come to pass.
Be not surprised if you do not see Germany cozying up to Russia – possibly becoming more vocal in calling for an end to the war in Ukraine; such is possible, but time will tell, but either way, prophecy says Germany and Russia are to engage in warfare this is going to result in mega death and destruction.
Keep your eyes on Germany and watch for the Vatican to give its voice in supporting or calling for this federation of ten nations.
I am an old man who has, long ago, came to the realization that this professing Christian world – with all its Mega Churches and various denominations do not proclaim the true teaching of the Bible - as they fail to correctly teach many vitally important doctrinal truths of the Bible.
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Monday, June 29, 2026
US Sports Tennis 7 Proven Tips To Develop Your Net Game in Tennis and Zizou Bergs vs Ugo Humbert For The Trophy Eastbourne 2026 Highlights
The net game was the key component of tennis gameplay a few decades ago, during the serve and volley era. While power play from the baseline has dominated in recent years, the net game is still an important part of any successful attack strategy.
With these proven tennis tips, you can improve your net game in a matter of weeks and make your collection of shots more versatile.
1. Choose The Right Grip
Your grip is the foundation for every shot you make in tennis.
Strokes in your net game are very delicate, so choosing the right grip becomes a very important thing to consider.
Forehand and backhand volleys, as well as overhead volleys, should be played with a continental grip. On the forehand volleys, you can slide your palm towards the eastern grip, but only after you become more comfortable with the shots.
2. Grip Solid But Not Tight
You will want to make strong and decisive shots during your net game, but try not to hold your racquet too tight. Your wrist needs to have freedom of movement at all times, especially during volleys, so make a fair trade between strength and precision.
An adaptable grip is also very important when you decide to have more spin on your volleys, which comes naturally as your game advances.
Here Coach Tom Avery explains the best forehand grips to use in your game.
3. Non-Dominant Hand Support
Always support the head of your racquet with your non-dominant hand positioned at the throat, even if you are a two-handed backhand player. It will loosen the pressure from the dominant hand before it needs to perform a shot.
The non-dominant hand will also help you make an adequate backswing.
4. Focus
During your net game, the wrist should be solid, yet flexible, as we already said. It’s important to focus on the ball the entire time, so preparation for the stroke is essential. Try to position your body horizontally to the ball path.
Prepare for the incoming ball with your legs flexed, because most of the time, the ball will not be served perfectly to your current position. Rather, you will have to move to one side. Push from your right foot for the backhand volley, and from your left foot for the forehand – vice versa if you are a left-handed player.
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5. Body Weight Moving Forward
Net game is a very offense-based approach, and your body should reflect that. Confident shots are made when you go forward and use the right amount of power in every shot.
Even while you approach the net, you need to lean forward and commit to the shot. If you approach the net right after an amazing serve, you will also intimidate your opponent, so make fast and small steps to be ready for everything that may come your way on the return.
6. Strategy
Before deciding to use your net game against someone, try to analyze their game and form a strategy. Your net attack should be precise, practiced, and intentionally focused on attacking the opponent’s weaknesses.
You will not come out as a winner in every situation, but you put a lot of pressure on your opponent. With the right mental attitude, your net game can help you get the most out of tight situations.
7. Practice Against a Wall
There is an old quote by Mitch Hedberg saying that no matter how good you are in a game of tennis, you will never be as good as the wall. Funny, but also true, and you will also experience this while improving your volleys because the best way to practice them is by playing against a wall.
While practicing, you will figure out how many different angles can be targeted with your volleys.
Conclusion
If you want to improve your attacking strategy, we definitely encourage you to work on the volleys required for a good net game. You will be amazed at how much confidence it brings you.
Focus on the ball at all times, have an adequate grip prepared, and work on your footwork. With more and more training, your net game should improve significantly.
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The Rock Almighty Monday Wake Up Call: Christ and the Roman Empire and A Fighting Church Is Becoming Unstoppable!
Mark Slaney
Rome was considered one of the largest empires of the ancient world, covering areas throughout the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, and Asia Minor. Soon after the Punic Wars took place, Emperor Augustus expanded the empire across other regions such as Egypt, Spain, and certain parts of the Middle East, including the land of Judea. Once Judea had become part of the empire, it would lead to the coming of Christ to the beginning and spread of Christianity.
The reign of Augustus would eventually end with his death when Tiberius became the new Emperor of Rome. When he heard about him proclaiming to be the Messiah, the Emperor would respond with great discouragement and plot his arrest. After learning about his teachings, the Roman Empire and majority of its citizens refused to believe that he was the Messiah. Others who did oversaw and gave an account of his events; for example, his power to heal and to cast out demons, and the moments leading up to his crucifixion.
The twelve men who did follow Jesus were concerned that he would be taken captive by the Romans. They wanted to protect Jesus no matter where they were to follow him, but he was tempted by the devil at the Garden of Eden. His point was not to prove that he’s the Messiah on earth but to allow the world to believe that he is. He wasn’t going to save himself and restore an earthly empire but become a sacrifice to justify his people through his own blood.
Pontius Pilate
When Pilate questioned Jesus about being King of the Jews, he answered, “My servants would have fought if my kingdom were of this world,” but because it’s not of the world, he would not release himself, nor would Pilate except on his own terms. After they chose to free a robber named Barabbas instead, Pilate washed his hands clean to say he is innocent of him. Pilate did not sentence Jesus crucified by his own authority, in fact, he didn’t convict him of anything during the trial. By rendering Christ innocent, he claimed himself to be from what they were about to do to him under Roman law.
His position could not decide Jesus’ death by any means. Even if he were to say “live”, it would be in conjunction with Rome and denial that he’s God, who held his own power to lay down his life. Jesus put himself on trial under Roman law in order to fulfill the law of Moses. Since he did not break any law, Pilate had no say in what Jesus was to carry out. He did not understand the spiritual element of sin and what Christ had to do by giving into the demands of the world and the Roman system.
Although he may have tried to waiver off the accusations against Jesus, he didn’t know that his sin was still pushing the Lord, leaving the final verdict up to the crowd — a decision made by the Jews, one that doesn’t involve himself. Pilate’s motives not to crucify the Son of God were unjustified by an act of self-righteousness. You can only become righteous by what Christ had to do, so in effect, he acted upon the circumstance of his crucifixion, unaware that he was also a sinner.
The Romans who crucified Jesus wanted to prevent their emperor from falling inferior and the empire from being overruled. In fact, the Roman Empire still put forth its policies to stop Christianity after the death and resurrection of Christ. Anyone who would be found a Christian would be put to death or imprisoned. Almost all of the apostles were martyred for teaching God’s work of salvation and his power over all the earth.
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