Journey to the Cross
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Pilate was an enemy of the Jewish people who became their needed ally. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent. Pilate didn't have the fortitude to do what he knew to be right. Pilate claimed innocence while enabling rebellion. Pilate made the choice to not choose.
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Pilate was an enemy of the Jewish people who became their needed ally. - He brought his army to Jerusalem - He raided the Temple treasury to build an aqueduct - He killed some Galileans while they were offering sacrifices at the Temple Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent. - He knew the Jews motivation wasn’t pure - He was warned by his wife - He asked, “What has He done wrong?” - He washed his hands to show his opinion Pilate didn't have the fortitude to do what he knew to be right. - He tried to bargain out of responsibility - He was too weak to believe the truth and too fearful to deny it altogether Pilate claimed innocence while enabling rebellion. - Despite his desire, Pilate is forever linked to the crucifixion of Jesus Pilate made the choice to not choose. - To not choose is to choose Jesus still died for Pilate.
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