Give Us Barabbas

Haddington Elim Church · Mar 14, 2023 · 24m

As we are approaching the time of year celebrating Passover, the Gospels tell the story of the last week of Jesus’ life on Earth. Jesus would have one last meal with His disciples right before the Passover. After that, Jesus was arrested and brought before various leaders who were trying to have Him killed. Pilate interrogates Jesus and seems to want to release Him. There was a custom each year where they released a prisoner before the feast. Right before He was crucified, we are introduced to a man called Barabbas. We have not heard his name before this and he enters the drama unfolding…