Matthew 27:15-26
Lesson 59
Lesson 59
Read both the "King James Bible" and the "New Living Translation."
In this lesson:
Pilate sentences Jesus to death.
God's divine plan for the salvation of mankind is about to be implemented.
Study Tip:
Look for something in this passage to avoid. Does it have a commandment to follow?
Look for something in this passage to avoid. Does it have a commandment to follow?
Who was -
Barabbas -
A well-known-thief (Matthew 27:16; John 18:40) and murderer (Acts 3:14; Luke 23:18-19) arrested for taking part in an insurrection against Rome (Mark 15:7). During the Passover holiday, it was customary for the Romans to release a prisoner as a gesture of goodwill (John 18:39). In the year that Jesus was arrested, the governor Pontius Pilate gave the people a choice between releasing Barabbas or Jesus. However, the corrupt priests convinced the people to choose Barabbas and demand the crucifixion of Jesus (Matthew 27:20; Mark 15:11). As a result, Barabbas was freed while Jesus was punished in his place. Interestingly, the name Barabbas means "son of the father," a name that many would argue is more fitting for Jesus.
Barabbas -
A well-known-thief (Matthew 27:16; John 18:40) and murderer (Acts 3:14; Luke 23:18-19) arrested for taking part in an insurrection against Rome (Mark 15:7). During the Passover holiday, it was customary for the Romans to release a prisoner as a gesture of goodwill (John 18:39). In the year that Jesus was arrested, the governor Pontius Pilate gave the people a choice between releasing Barabbas or Jesus. However, the corrupt priests convinced the people to choose Barabbas and demand the crucifixion of Jesus (Matthew 27:20; Mark 15:11). As a result, Barabbas was freed while Jesus was punished in his place. Interestingly, the name Barabbas means "son of the father," a name that many would argue is more fitting for Jesus.