The chief priests and other religious leaders persuade Pilate, the Roman governor, to have Jesus crucified.
The political / religious pressure and a high ranking Roman official trying to keep order- very real and viable.
Jesus was willing to be humiliated, mocked, and abused, all with the purpose of paying for the sins of the world.
From the back room plotting, a wicked crowd, and sadistic executioners, and MIA disciples, Jesus starts down the lonely road to the cross.
Jesus chose to endure suffering because it was necessary for the mission. On a lesser scale this could be you.
Jesus laid his rights aside for the success of the mission.
Lord Jesus, I will walk any road as long as you are with me and equip me along the way.
