13-14When Pilate heard those words, he led Jesus outside. He sat down at the judgment seat in the area designated Stone Court (in Hebrew, Gabbatha). It was the preparation day for Passover. The hour was noon. Pilate said to the Jews, "Here is your king."
15They shouted back, "Kill him! Kill him! Crucify him!"
Pilate said, "I am to crucify your king?"
The high priests answered, "We have no king except Caesar."
16-19Pilate caved in to their demand. He turned him over to be crucified. (The Message)
Some thoughts to ponder and share with others:
- What do you think made Pilate do what the crowd wanted rather than what he thought was right?
- What do you think the high priests were really saying when they told Pilot, "We have no king except Caesar?"
- Is there a role for the "Caesars" of the world in our following of Jesus?
- How would your life be different if you were to day, "I have no king except Jesus?"
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