Mark 15:1

The Council of Religious Leaders Condemns Jesus

They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate.

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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.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

The Condemnation Christ ( Easter )

The Jewish leaders handed Jesus over to the Romans (Pilate) because they had no authority to impose the death penalty under Roman law. And, they had no desire for a long prison sentence; they wanted Jesus dead.

Don't Just Kill - But Curse Him

An interesting point brought out by the L.A. Study Bible is that the religious leaders wanted Jesus to die on the cross because, according to Deuteronomy 21:23, dying on the cross brought a curse from God.

This is their way of making sure the followers and disciples of Christ believe that Jesus is a cursed man instead of blessed.

The Mind of God

One thing the Jewish leaders did not anticipate was that God does not always do what people expect Him to do. God does exactly what He wants to do - no negotiation!

P.S. I decided to look this verse up so thought I would share it with you. --

Deuteronomy 21:23 "you must not leave his body on the tree overnight. Be sure to bury him that same day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God's curse.

You must not desecrate the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance."

This is what the council of religious leaders wanted people to believe. Now that we have the New Testament, we know the truth and that is; we are not cursed but blessed by knowing and believing in Jesus Christ.

Love in Christ

- Bob

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