Mark 15:2-5
Jesus
Stands Trial before Pilate
( Easter )
15:2
"Are you the king of the Jews?" asked Pilate.
"Yes, it is as you say,"
Jesus replied.
3
The chief priests accused him of many things.
4
So again Pilate asked him, "Aren't you going to
answer? See how many things they are accusing you
of."
5
But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was
amazed.
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This
is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to
change the way that we think, and the way that
we live.
Commentary
by Bob Pardue
Christ is Questioned by
Pilate
Jesus was accused of many
crimes besides blasphemy (of which the Romans cared
little about) including treason and encouraging the
Jews not to pay taxes; not to mention claiming to
be a king.
The Romans Could Only Have
One King
He was brought before Pilate
as "King of the Jews", a crime which Pilate would
be forced to deal with.
Why Did Jesus Keep Silent
During Questioning?
Jesus did not answer to any
of these other charges. He
came here for one purpose; to die for our sins.
Postponing the trial or trying to justify his
actions would not change God's will for
him.
Can We Elude
God?
God has a will and a purpose
for each of us too so postponing or trying to deny
our purpose in this life would be futile. He is not
a negotiator. He is not offering alternatives -
only choices. We are here for a reason so we should
try to honor what God wants us to do.
Ask God about your purpose in
life and His will for you --
-- then
listen.
Love in Christ
- Bob
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Verses about the trial of Jesus in the
Easter story are from Life Application Study
Bible: New International Version
More Bible Lessons about Easter
from Mark
Mark
14:43-52
- Easter
- Jesus is Betrayed and
Arrested
Mark
14:53-65 - Easter
-
Caiaphas
Questions
Jesus
Mark
14:66-72
- Easter
- Peter Denies Knowing
Jesus
Mark
15:1 -
Easter -
The Council of Religious Leaders Condemns
Jesus
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