The Cross and the Crown – Week 5 “The Verdict That Changed The World” Mark 15:1-15
Big Idea:
Jesus was condemned so that we could be set free. In the great exchange, the innocent was judged guilty, so the guilty could walk in grace.
Context:
Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. The religious leaders have accused Him, the crowd is stirred into a frenzy, and a criminal named Barabbas is placed before them as an option. The people choose Barabbas, the rebel, over Jesus, the Redeemer.
The Spirit of Judas – Bad Intentions, Bad Follow-through
The Spirit of Peter – Good Intentions, Bad Follow-through
The Spirit of Barabbas – Bad Intentions, (Exchanged Follow-through)
