The Judgement of Jesus | Easter Week Devotional

Following Peter's denial, Jesus faces judgment at the hands of Pontius Pilate. Unlike where tradition places the event, at Antonia's Fortress, the actual event most likely happened at what is now termed 'The Tower of David'. It was here that, seeking to keep a fragile peace, Pilate condemned Jesus, a man who he knew was innocent, for his own political game.

As humans, we always tend to identify with the victim and the oppressed. Rarely do we put ourselves in the shoes of the oppressor. Yet this story teaches us how fickle we really are, how we ourselves can easily become a Pilate-like figure where we condemn Jesus for our own gains.

The Rev. Canon Daryl Fenton assumed the role of Director for CMJ in Israel in 2019, after serving in the same capacity for CMJ’s USA branch. Cn. Daryl previously served as canon to Archbishop Robert Duncan of the Anglican Church in North America, overseeing mission relationships. He also served as canon and chief operating officer for the Anglican Communion Network, a founding organization of the ACNA. He continues to serve the current archbishop, the Most Rev. Foley Beach, as Canon for the Middle East. Daryl is married to Sandy. They have two grown children, as well as three grandchildren. The Fentons reside in Jerusalem, Israel.

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