The witnesses are tripping over each other with condemning contradictions (Mark 14:53-72). Finally the Chief Priest has enough and stands up to do the questioning. But Jesus remains the Lamb prophesied in Isaiah 53 - silent before His accusers. Until the Chief asks, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" Then Jesus says two words that seal His death.
Those two words are the first name of God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. It is the Name that is the essence of holiness to the Jews. When Jesus says "I Am" and then adds the description of His coming on the clouds, the Chief erupts. While tearing his clothes and yelling "Blasphemy" , he calls for the death sentence. The spitting, slapping, mocking, and beating commence.
The Name of Jesus is an atom bomb of power that can move mountains to put in motion God's will. That's one reason we are warned in Exodus 20:7 not to casually use God's name in vain. As we get to know the Christ behind the Name, we value it more and more.
Rejoice in getting to know Him today.
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