Luke 23:1-25

JESUS IS CONDEMNED

Keywords 23:25

He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.

 

1. Pilate tries to get an answer (1-12)

 The Sanhedrin brought Jesus to Pontius Pilate with made-up charges to

have him put to death by the Roman government. Jesus did not deny being

King of the Jews, and yet Pilate could tell he was innocent—Jesus was no

insurrectionist. When the religious leaders insisted, Pilate sent Jesus to Herod

for more information. Herod and his men mocked Jesus but did not come to any

conclusion.

 

2. Pilate gives in (13-25)

 Pilate tried to convince the leaders and the gathered crowd that Jesus had done

nothing to deserve death, but he compromised, offering to have him punished.

The crowd, however, had already been stirred into a frenzy by the religious leaders,

and they began to shout for Jesus’ crucifixion. Finally, Pilate gave in to their

demands. No one was willing to stand up for Jesus’ righteousness; this reveals

the sin of all humanity. But Jesus was condemned in our places, so we could be

forgiven like Barabbas.

 

Prayer Father, thank you for Jesus who offered himself in my place for my sins.

One Word Condemned in my place