Passion - Day 05
Day 05: Friday, March 31
Read Luke 22:66-71; Luke 23:1-25 - Jesus’ Trial
Highlight
There are many people that we encounter on Jesus’ path to the cross. We can imagine ourselves celebrating Jesus as he enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey, or as one of the disciples invited to join Jesus in the garden, or even as one of the disciples attempting to defend him from the mob. But if we want to find ourselves in the story, we need look no further than Barabbas.
He seems like an interruption to the story. But he’s actually the point of the story. On the one hand, we have Jesus. Falsely accused. Even Pilate understands that Jesus doesn’t deserve to die. On the other hand, we have an actual murderer and insurrectionist. He absolutely deserves to die. But Jesus is sent to the cross and Barabbas is set free. This is the exchange that Jesus chose: Jesus was treated like Barabbas so Barabbas could be treated like Jesus. We are Barabbas.
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
Read Luke 22:66-71; Luke 23:1-25 - Jesus’ Trial
Highlight
There are many people that we encounter on Jesus’ path to the cross. We can imagine ourselves celebrating Jesus as he enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey, or as one of the disciples invited to join Jesus in the garden, or even as one of the disciples attempting to defend him from the mob. But if we want to find ourselves in the story, we need look no further than Barabbas.
He seems like an interruption to the story. But he’s actually the point of the story. On the one hand, we have Jesus. Falsely accused. Even Pilate understands that Jesus doesn’t deserve to die. On the other hand, we have an actual murderer and insurrectionist. He absolutely deserves to die. But Jesus is sent to the cross and Barabbas is set free. This is the exchange that Jesus chose: Jesus was treated like Barabbas so Barabbas could be treated like Jesus. We are Barabbas.
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16
- What in this passage did the Spirit bring to light for you?
- What are you going to do in your life to respond to this passage?
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
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