DAY ELEVEN
Read Luke 23:13-25
Pilate didn’t find anything wrong with Jesus and was willing to “flog” Him (punish/discipline) but continued to declare Him innocent.
Finally, Pilate’s desire to please the Jews for political reasons ultimately overcame his desire to set Jesus free.
Read John 18:39-19:16 for a more detailed account of Pilate’s tumultuous decision.
John record an earlier beating of Jesus not recorded elsewhere. This was likely Pilate’s attempt to satisfy the people.
Note: Pilate insisted that Jesus was innocent of the charges, but releasing Him was not part of the plan for redemption.
We, as humans, can be so easily swayed when it comes to our personal reputation. And that’s precisely what we see happening here with Pilate.
Think back on a time when you made an irrational decision based on fear of what others may think of you.
Spend time confessing this to God and asking Him to remove the concern of people pleasing and replace it with a sincere desire to please God and God only.
Read Luke 23:13-25
Pilate didn’t find anything wrong with Jesus and was willing to “flog” Him (punish/discipline) but continued to declare Him innocent.
Finally, Pilate’s desire to please the Jews for political reasons ultimately overcame his desire to set Jesus free.
Read John 18:39-19:16 for a more detailed account of Pilate’s tumultuous decision.
John record an earlier beating of Jesus not recorded elsewhere. This was likely Pilate’s attempt to satisfy the people.
Note: Pilate insisted that Jesus was innocent of the charges, but releasing Him was not part of the plan for redemption.
We, as humans, can be so easily swayed when it comes to our personal reputation. And that’s precisely what we see happening here with Pilate.
Think back on a time when you made an irrational decision based on fear of what others may think of you.
Spend time confessing this to God and asking Him to remove the concern of people pleasing and replace it with a sincere desire to please God and God only.
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