Join The Journey S4:256 Luke 23-24
Oct 25, 2025
Rowe Stipe, an attorney and Watermark church member, shares his transformative faith journey and insights on the complexities of Luke 23-24. He explores the stark contrast between human justice and divine mercy, particularly in Jesus' plea for forgiveness from the cross. Rowe illustrates how political motives shaped Jesus' trial and emphasizes the significance of the resurrection as a pivotal moment that reinterprets the entire narrative of Scripture. His reflections intertwine legal perspectives with deep theological themes, making for a captivating discussion.
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Life Changed Overnight
- Rowe Stipe describes a dramatic personal conversion in May 2017 when he felt spiritually dead and then reborn in one day.
- He credits an unexplainable work of the Holy Spirit for redirecting his life toward discipleship.
Trial Was Political Theater
- Rowe argues Jesus' hearings weren't legal trials but political theater without due process.
- The irregular process shows human systems clashed around Jesus while he remained sovereign over the events.
Three Powers Shaped The Proceedings
- Rowe outlines three power centers: Romans, the Sanhedrin, and Herod, each with different priorities.
- Their distrust produced the 'ping-pong' of Jesus' hearings and reveals competing political motives.
