One of the most compelling aspects of Jesus’ trial and execution is the attitude in which Jesus carried Himself. Isaiah says that He would be “like a sheep before her shearers is dumb.” The prophet’s point was that Jesus would do little to defend Himself amid the injustice He suffered. Jesus entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly Peter would say. But just because Jesus’ words were few, the evidence speaks for itself. Pilate asks Jesus, “are you the King of the Jews?” The internal evidence and the body of prophetic utterances fulfilled in this chapter alone confirm that this Jesus is exactly who He said He was and He had come to die and that death would bring forgiveness for all who receive Him.
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