Scripture: Matthew 26: 61-63

⁶¹ and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” ⁶² Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” ⁶³ But Jesus remained silent.

Scripture Commentary: But Jesus remained silent.

In these verses the high priests questions Jesus. “Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” (verse 63) This person is educated in the Old Testament. He knew what Jesus had done up to this point in his life: healing the sick, giving the blind sight and the lame the ability to walk, and raising the dead. But Jesus remained silent. Despite this, they were yet still in denial regarding Jesus Christ as Messiah.

Are you like the high priests? Are you in denial?

Do you go about your life thinking that everything is about you and that you have control over everything? Like Peter, do you deny Jesus?

Jesus finally declares that He is the Son of God. He knew he was placing himself in harm’s way. Also, He knew this had to be done to save us from a life of no hope and total sin with no way out. Jesus was calm, courageous and determined to do what God, His Father, had sent him here to do. He led us to God, the Father.

Jesus knew the beginning and end of his mission here on earth. At this point, you know the beginning of your life but do you know the ending?

Read the Entire Chapter of the Scripture Referenced:

Matthew 26

Read Other Commentary from the Book of Matthew:

What Favor Do You Ask of Jesus?

When We Refuse To Forgive