Victim or Victor
To the person who has never seriously studied the life and death of Christ, it might appear that he was a VICTIM. Nothing could be further from the truth. At first glance one might think his death was caused by the Jewish authorities- the scribes and the Pharisees. After they questioned him, the High Priest said, "He deserves death!" (Matthew 26:65-66) Or was it the everyday person? When Pilate was questioning him, he seemed reluctant to issue a verdict. Pilate said, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you so that you may know that I find no guilt in Him.” (Jn 19:4) To that, the crowds said, "Crucify him!" (Matthew 27:23) Finally, Pilate handed him over to be scourged and crucified. (Matthew27:29) So, who was responsible for the death of Jesus? Was it the Jewish leaders, the everyday person, or Pilate? Or was it all three? Upon a closer look, we discover that the suffering and death of the Messiah was a plan conceived in the heart and mind ...
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