And he was further accused vehemently by the chief priests

and scribes, and they incessantly abused him verbally.

Luke 23, 7 to 11 says, and where Herod and the soldiers

began to treat him with contempt and mockery,

he accepted it in absolute silence.

Never said a word.

His example is a perfect standard for us.

Welcome to Grace To You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

Today, John's going to continue his series

through suffering to triumph with a practical look

at the truths that strengthen Jesus during his suffering.

And these same truths will strengthen you as well.

But John, before you get to the lesson,

you have a letter there from a man who, along

with his extended family, experienced a bitter tragedy

not long ago.

But through all of it, he's giving testimony

to God's goodness and to the power of God's word.

So take a moment and read this letter from a man named Keith.

I'm glad to do that, because I think

this is going to be very encouraging.

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