Tag Archives: Mob Mentality

Jesus, Barabbas and the Rule of the Mob

Posted on May 12, 2012 by John

(Luke 23:13-25) In one of the worst travesties of so-called justice in history we see here the exchange of the life of the Lord and Saviour of the world for a sinner accused of insurrection, murder and mayhem. And the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Sent to Pilate

Posted on July 29, 2011 by John

(Mark 15:1-15) After Jesus was put on trial before the chief priests and elders, they held a meeting and decided to bind him and deliver him to Pilate. Pilate asked Jesus whether he was King of the Jews and Jesus … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Barabbas

Posted on April 15, 2011 by John

(Matthew 27:15-26) Jesus stood before the governor Pilate for judgement. Pilate could find nothing wrong by which to judge him in spite of the fierce accusations made by the chief priests. So Pilate wishing to release Jesus offered to set … Continue reading →

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