Matthew 27:24-26
New International Version (NIV)
24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!”
25 All the people answered, “His blood is on us and on our children!”
26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.
This verses were read out to us during service today. Did you know that Barabbas was known as Jesus-bar-abbas?
It means Jesus, Son of God. I'm not sure why God intended for bar-abbas to be juxtaposed with Jesus, which is a marked choice indeed.
But more than that, verse 25 was most tragic. If only they knew what they were saying! Jesus' blood was meant to go on them and their children. To cover them and deliver them from God's wrath.
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