Pilate reluctantly hand Jesus over to be crucified.
While Pilate had the authority, his main objective was to keep the peace. The chief priests had bullied their will on the people inciting a potentially riotous atmosphere.
God is determined to carry out his plan- steadfast.
The villains in this passage are the chief priests. Ironically, the job of the high priests was to help people be close to God. Instead, they incited the crowd to call for the execution of Jesus…which would ultimately make a way for people to be close to God. God is sovereign!
I need to let thankfulness and worship rise in my heart toward Jesus. He took my place.
Jesus was mostly silent. His intent was to die this very specific, very purposeful death. This is why he came to Earth!
My Jesus, I love you.
