Matthew 27:11-31 — Jesus and Pilate (in progress Bonus Ep.029), A. Lent

Matthew 27:11-31 is about Jesus before Pilate. Pilate is surprised that Jesus will not answer the charges (accusations) given against him. Pilate tries to find a way to free Jesus. There is a custom to free one prisoner each year at the festival. However, instead of Jesus the crowd yells for Barabbas to be freed. They cry for Jesus to be crucified. Jesus is flogged and mocked by the soldiers. Earlier, Jesus was very upset in the garden of Gethsemane because he knew he would be tortured and then crucified and yet he was able to face this. Pilate is weak here. He knew Jesus is innocent but did not have the courage to free Jesus. Thank you for listening to this bonus episode! You can give feedback or contact me at: [email protected] God bless! David Gray