the horrific guessing game of roman hot hand

Posted : 30 Mar, 2021 09:28 AM

matthew 26:68 and others struck Him with the palms of their hands, saying, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck You?”



the romans were no strangers to very cruel and unusual punishment and Roman hot hand was no exception

Oftentimes Roman soldiers would place a sack on their prisoners head , then surround them ( Psalms 22:12 Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me ) , one would punch the victim in the face and the victim was required to guess which soldier struck him. If the victim didn't guess right another soldier would punch the victim in the face and likewise would have to guess again who did it



As these religious leaders and hostile romans vented their hatred, fear, and anger upon Jesus, spitting in His face and beating Him, it was remarkable that the immediate judgment of God did not rain down from heaven. It was remarkable that a legion of angels did not spring to the defense of Jesus. This shows the amazing forbearance towards sin that God has, and the staggering riches of His mercy



Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His love to us, that of us being still sinners, Christ died for us

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