It won;t wash off

Pilate washed his hands saying he was free from guilt. He continued his evil ways until being called back to Rome, where he was banished to Gaul. Just outside Lucerne Switzerland stands Mount Pilatus. Tradition says when storms rage on the mountain, Pilate’s Ghost is seen in the rain seeking to wash the guilt from his hands, crying, “It won’t come off! It won’t come off!” Nor will it ever do so. ILLUSTRATED LIFE OF JESUS Herbert H. Hobbs author.

When Pilate washed his hands, thinking this would free him of guilt, the Jews that waited for the verdict told Pilate that, “His blood be on us and on our children!” (Matthew 27:25). Their statement was all the more terrible, if we remember the teaching of the Mosaic Law regarding the shedding of blood. Pilate didn’t know, but the Jews did. In Deuteronomy 21 the law considered the innocence of unsolved murders. Jesus was innocent, and they were about to...murder... an innocent man! Absolution was sought as it says in Deuteronomy 21:7-8 “Our hands did not shed this blood; out eyes did not see it.............” But no absolution was sought for the murder of Jesus!

Thus, Pilate released Barabbas and caused Jesus to be beaten and crucified with no mercy. They mocked Him by putting...royal robes... a scarlet cloak belonging to a guard...on Him and plaited a crown of thorns for His head. A reed of grass was placed in His hand for a royal scepter. And they all, in procession, bowed before Jesus, hailing Him, King of the Jews, while spitting on Him and beating upon His head. When they were tired of this, they led Jesus away to be crucified. Jesus carried His cross to Golgotha, a hill shaped like a skull.

Pilate tried to wash away his guilt. The Jews didn’t, rather they claimed it! But, had Jesus ...not... shed His precious blood that day, there would be ...nothing... to wash away my sins...nothing to cleanse me. Only the innocent blood of Jesus can cleanse me from all ...unrighteousness... and make me ...righteous... before God! Jesus had the ...world’s eternity... on His back, my eternity! What a load it must’ve been...to know what He had to do to save me....but praise God He did! 

Coriander seed

Numbers 11:6-8

Chances are pretty good that if you have ever grown cilantro you ended up with coriander seeds at some point. Coriander is the fruit or seed from the cilantro plant, which is also sometimes called the coriander plant. Letting cilantro plants bolt is how to grow coriander. The bolted plants send out flowers and seed in high heat. Growing coriander is easy and rewards you with a seasoning that adds exotic interest to your dishes.

What are Coriander Seeds?

Coriander is a seasoning. It is a hard, round little seed that is a light brown color. Coriander seeds are ground and used in bread, Indian and Middle Eastern foods, Latin and Asian cuisine and is also a component of pickling spices. Cilantro seed answers the question, “What is Coriander?” The coriander plant goes to seed if it is planted when summer is in full swing. If you want cilantro for the citrusy leaves, you need to plant it when temperatures are still cool in spring.

How to Grow Coriander.

Plant seeds in late spring to early summer. The plant needs rich, well-drained soil and a moderate amount of water. Sow in a full sun location for best production in loam or sandy soil. Space the seeds 8 to 10 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. By midsummer, the coriander flowers will appear as white lacy umbels. In a couple of weeks, the plant will set seed. Neglect is actually the best method of how to grow coriander. The formation of coriander seeds is dependent upon day length, sunlight, and temperatures. Cilantro has a short growing season in hot climates and bolts when it is finished growing. Plants grown in mid-summer will bolt in only four to six weeks due to the high temperatures. The varieties of cilantro seed that do not say they are slow to bolt will produce the quickest coriander crop. Slow to bolt means the plants will not form seed quickly and are more suitable for the cilantro leaves.

How to Harvest Coriander from Cilantro Plants.

Coriander seeds need to be harvested before they drop off the plant. The pretty little flowers are attractive to honeybees and butterflies and turn into the seeds after pollination. The seeds are tiny and will be loose on the stem when ripe. Place a bag under the old flower stem and cut it off. Shake the stem into the bag and the ripe seeds will fall in. The seeds are best used as soon as possible but can be stored in a tightly sealed container.

How to Use Coriander Seed.

Coriander needs to be ground in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle for use in cooking. You can also toast the seeds to bring out the flavor or wrap them with other seasonings in cheesecloth as a bouquet garni. The ground seed is most often found in curry powders such as Taklia, which is an Arab condiment, and garam masala. It is used in soups, stews, baked goods, desserts and as a rub on meats.