Dilivered to be Crusified

The religious leaders had brought Jesus’s to Piolet because it was not lawful for them to put someone to death, the Romans had to be the one to carry out a death sentence.

Jesus had “blasphemed” because he had claimed to be God. and according to Jewish law that was punishable by death.

The religious leaders had brought Jesuses to Piolet because it was not lawful for them to put someone to death, the Romans had to be the one to carry out a death sentence. Jesus had “blaspheemed” because he had claimed to be God. and accorfing to Jewish law that was punishable by death. However, this would have been of little intrest to Rome, and therfore the religious leaders had to fomulate some additinal charges. they presented three accustions

However, this would have been of little interest to Rome, and therefore the religious leaders had to formulate some additional charges.

1.perverting the nation

2. forbidding payment of tribute to ceaser

3. proclaiming He was king.

the last one was of concern to Piolet, He questioned Jesus directly on this point, but Jesus did not answer him. because suspicious of the Jewish leaders’ motive for their accusations Pilate found Jesus innocent. The Jewish leaders insisted that Jesus stirred up the people in Judea and Galilee. When Pilate heard that he was a Galilean, he sent Jesus to Herod Antipas, who was in Jerusalem for the Passover. The religious leaders were trying to convince him that Jesues was going to overthrow Rome and that he ought not to put up with anyone who claims to be king. Pilate did not want to make a wrong move that Herod Antipas could relate to the emperor which had happened not too long before this. However, on the other hand Herod Antioas did not want to make a wrong move so pilate could tattle on him. With this in mind it is not difficult to understand why there was no progress in the trial. So Herod Antpas sent him back to pilate. Pilot tried to remove himself from the situation by flogging and then releasing Jesus , but the leaders wanted him crusified and that brings us to our current text.

Pilate found Jesus innocent. The Jewish leaders insisted that Jesus stirred up the people in Judea and Galilee. When Pilate heard that he was a Galilean, he sent Jesus to Herod Antipas, who was in Jerusalem for the Passover

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3. proclaiming He was king.

the last one was of concern to Piolet, He questioned Jesus directly on this point, but Jesus did not answer him.

because he was suspicious of the Jewish leaders’ motive for their accusations Pilate found Jesus innocent. The Jewish leaders however, insisted that Jesus stirred up the people in Judea and Galilee.

When Pilate heard that he was a Galilean, he sent Jesus to Herod Antipas, who was in Jerusalem for the Passover. The religious leaders were trying to convince him that Jesus was going to overthrow Rome and that he ought not to put up with anyone who claims to be king.

Pilate did not want to make a wrong move that Herod Antipas could relate to the emperor which had happened not too long before this. However, on the other hand Herod Antipus did not want to make a wrong move so Pilate could tattle on him.

With this in mind it is not difficult to understand why there was no progress in the trial. So, Herod Antpas sent him back to Pilate. Pilot tried to remove himself from the situation by flogging and then releasing Jesus, but the leaders wanted him crucified and that brings us to our current text.

Matthew 27:24–31 CSB

24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!” 25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released Barabbas to them and, after having Jesus flogged, handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s residence and gathered the whole company around him. 28 They stripped him and dressed him in a scarlet robe. 29 They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 Then they spat on him, took the staff, and kept hitting him on the head. 31 After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe, put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.

Matthew 27:24–31 CSB

24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!” 25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released Barabbas to them and, after having Jesus flogged, handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s residence and gathered the whole company around him. 28 They stripped him and dressed him in a scarlet robe. 29 They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 Then they spat on him, took the staff, and kept hitting him on the head. 31 After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe, put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.

Matthew 27

Matthew 27:24–25 CSB

24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!” 25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”

Because of the Passover festival there were more people than usual in Jerusalem, which could have added to the riot.

Matthew 27:24 CSB

24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!”

pilate sought to esacpe responsibility two ways

1. By suggesting the release of Barabbas

Matthew 24

A more detailed account of this is found in the gospel of John in this passage it simply says he released Barabbas in v. 27. but Barabbas was not just any criminal; he was most probably political revolutionary. He was a murder and a bad man. Pilate thought for sure there was no way the people would chose Barabbas over Jesus.

pilate sought to esacpe responsibility two ways

2. By washing is hands

Pilate was warned by his sense of justice, his conscience, and a dream of his troubled wife who referred to Jesus as “a just man”. but he was afraid of the mob and afraid that his superiors would report the instance to Ceaser. So instead of releasing Jesus he did the futile action of handwashing. This however did not rid pilot of responsibility as he did not take the stand he should have taken. There is a Legend that exists to this day that the ghost of Pilate emerges from its tomb and goes through this ritual once again.

By suggusting the release of Barabbus

Pilate responded, “see to it yourselves” Pilate attempts to clear his name from what he clearly regards as an unjust killing. On another note, this is the same response the high priests had to Judas when he brought back the silver to the temple in

A more detailed account of this is found in the gospel of John in this passage it simply says he released barabus in v. 27. but Barabus was not just any criminal; he was most probably political revolutionary. He was a murder and a bad man. Pilate thought for sure there was no way the people would chose Barabbas over Jesues.

2. By washing is hands

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Pilate was warrned by his sence of justase, his conscience, and a dream of his troubbled wife who refered to jesus as “a just man” . but he was afraid of the mob and afraid that his supiriors would report the instence to Ceaser. So instead of releacing Jesus hedid the futile action of handwashing. This howeved did not rid polate of responsibility as he did not take the stand he should have taken. There is a Legend tat exists to this day that the ghost of Pilate emerges from it’s tomb and goes through this ritual once again.

Pilate responded, “see to it yourselves” Pilate attempts to clear his name from what he clearly regards as an unjust killing. On another note this is the same responce the high priests had to Judus when he brought back the silver to the temple in .

Matthew 27:25 CSB

25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”

After Pilate had dismissed his responsibility, the people gladly and enthusiastically accepted responsibility “His blood be on us and on our Children” They made a statement accepting what Pilate said, “we are proud to take responsibility,”

It must be noted that This verse by no means means that the entire nation is guilty and can not be saved, dispite the rash statement of the crowd, the responsibility falls on the Jewish leaders. In addition, Jesues himself admitts that his death was the desission of God for the salvation of all mankind.

It must be noted that This verse by no means that the entire nation is guilty and cannot be saved, despite the rash statement of the crowd, the responsibility falls on the Jewish leaders. In addition, Jesus himself admits that his death was the decision of God for the salvation of all mankind.

Matthew 27:26–30 CSB

26 Then he released Barabbas to them and, after having Jesus flogged, handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s residence and gathered the whole company around him. 28 They stripped him and dressed him in a scarlet robe. 29 They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 Then they spat on him, took the staff, and kept hitting him on the head.

Matthew 27:26

Flogging or Scourging was the cruellest beating that could kill a person who is not strong enough to endure it. The Romans like everything else had profected this to ensure that the highest amount of suffering but not death would occur.

Scourging was used in several instances; however, it was most commonly inflicted after a death sentence had been pronounced. Roman scourging was excruciating punishment. The victim was stripped of his clothes and bound to a post with his hands fastened above him.

Flogging or Scourging was the cruellest beating that could kill a person who is not strong enough to endure it. The Romans like everything else had profected this to ensure that the highest amount of suffering but not death would occur. Scourging was used in several instances; however, it was most commonly inflicted after a death sentence had been pronounced. Roman scourging excruciating punishment. The victim was stripped of his clothes and bound to a post with his hands fastened above him (or sometimes he was thrown to the ground). Guards standing on either side of the victim would incessantly beat him with a whip (flagellum) made out of leather with pieces of lead and bone inserted into its ends. While the Jews only allowed 39 lashes, the Romans had no such limit; many people who received such a beating died as a result.

Guards standing on either side of the victim would incessantly beat him with a whip made out of leather with pieces of lead and bone inserted into its ends. While the Jews only allowed 39 lashes, the Romans had no such limit; many people who received such a beating died as a result.

Matthew 27:27 CSB

27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s residence and gathered the whole company around him.

This event would have taken place while the last details of the crucifixion were arranged and while the cross was being prepared. They took him to their barracks in the governor’s headquarters and they the rest of the battalion. the whole company, or battalion would have been about 600-1000 men. They were most likely in Jerusalem to provide extra security during the Passover.

We may get angary at what the soldiers did to Christ, butt of all the parties involved in the crucifixion, they were least to be blamed. They were not even stationed in Jerusalem; they had no idea who Jesus was; they certainly were not Jews, for the Jews were the only nation in the Roman Empire who were exempt from military service; they were conscripts who may well have come from the four corners of the earth. They indulged in their rough horseplay; but, unlike the Jews and unlike Pilate, they acted in ignorance.

We may get angery at what the soldiers did to Christ, butt of all the parties involved in the crucifixion, they were least to be blamed. They were not even stationed in Jerusalem; they had no idea who Jesus was; they certainly were not Jews, for the Jews were the only nation in the Roman Empire who were exempt from military service; they were conscripts who may well have come from the four corners of the earth. They indulged in their rough horseplay; but, unlike the Jews and unlike Pilate, they acted in ignorance.

We may get angary at what the soldiers did to Christ, butt of all the parties involved in the crucifixion, they were least to be blamed. They were not even stationed in Jerusalem; they had no idea who Jesus was; they certainly were not Jews, for the Jews were the only nation in the Roman Empire who were exempt from military service; they were conscripts who may well have come from the four corners of the earth. They indulged in their rough horseplay; but, unlike the Jews and unlike Pilate, they acted in ignorance.

Matt 27:

Matthew 27:28–30 CSB

28 They stripped him and dressed him in a scarlet robe. 29 They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 Then they spat on him, took the staff, and kept hitting him on the head.

Matthew 27:28–29 CSB

28 They stripped him and dressed him in a scarlet robe. 29 They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”

The Scarlet Robe would have been a soldiers red cape, which was used to parody the emperor’s purple robe.

Matthew 27:28-

The Scarlet Robe would have been a soldiers red cape, which was used to parody the emperor’s purple robe.

The reed represented a royal scripture and the crown of thorns a royal crown.

The reed represented a royal scpture and the crown of thorns a royal crown.

The soldiers bowed before him and mocked him “hail king of the Jews” spat on them.

Matthew 27:30 CSB

30 Then they spat on him, took the staff, and kept hitting him on the head.

Matt 27

This mocking continued and they hit him in the head driving the thorns in.

Matthew 27:31 CSB

31 After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe, put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.

normally criminals were led out naked to crucifixion, it is possible that the reason Jesus received his own clothes back was that Jews found nakedness offensive. there is however no indication weather on not the crown of thorns was removed. however, it likely was, because soldiers would not have been allowed to mock the Jews.

Dilivered to be Crusified

Background:

they presented three accusations

I. Pilate’s choice and the response of the People (v.24-25)

I. Pilate’schoice (v.24)

choice (v.24)

Pilate sought to escape responsibility two ways

III. Christ mocked ( 26-31)

III. Christ mocked ( 26-31)

IV. Christ led away (v.31)