Jesus, Barabbas, and Pontius Pilate

Mark 15:1-15

Do you believe that Jesus is who he says he is?

Pilate’s Two Responses:

   1. Pilate was amazed (v.5)

         • Curiosity is a good first step, but it is not enough (Jn. 6)

   2. Pilate decides to appease the crowd (v.15)

         • We all have to decide: are you with Jesus or against him? (Lk. 11.23)

Encouragement: Jesus is in fact the Messiah and King, and he sits now, “enthroned at the right hand of Power,” just as he promised (Mk. 14.62).

Challenge: Choose today to put your full faith in Jesus as your Savior and King.