Thursday, April 5, 2007

M Thursday

Maundy Thursday
April 5, 2007
Luke 23:13-16
The King conquers evil with goodness

Thus we observe Pilate’s confession of Jesus’ innocence.

The innocence of Jesus - Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. Luke 23:14 If He were innocent why wasn’t He released?

The injustice of the trial, - Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. Luke 23:15 Double jeopardy Herod found nothing against Him so why proceed with a trial?  A prosecutor without a case can not go to trial. Any judge would know this. Pilate proceeds to trial knowing there isn’t a case in which to convict Jesus.

The Lamb without spot will become a sacrifice for sin - Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.’” Luke 23:16 He who knew no sin became sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God through Him. That great exchange – our sin for His righteousness – by His stripes we are healed.

+ Soli Deo Gloria +


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