Day 42- The Trial Before Pilate
Day 42- The Trial Before Pilate
The Jews are under Roman occupation and under Roman law they were not permitted to exercise the death penalty. Pilate, the Roman governor ruling over them, now has to be convinced Jesus is guilty of crimes worthy of execution. Had the religious Jews been able to follow out their own judgment, Jesus would have been stoned to death. If the religious Jews can persuade Pilate, Jesus will be sentenced to death by crucifixion on a cross by Roman soldiers. Pilate is not convinced of Jesus' guilt and offers them an alternative. "Crucify Him!" is the crowd's reply. Not wanting a riot under his watch, Pilate orders Jesus scourged and sent to the cross.
The Jews are under Roman occupation and under Roman law they were not permitted to exercise the death penalty. Pilate, the Roman governor ruling over them, now has to be convinced Jesus is guilty of crimes worthy of execution. Had the religious Jews been able to follow out their own judgment, Jesus would have been stoned to death. If the religious Jews can persuade Pilate, Jesus will be sentenced to death by crucifixion on a cross by Roman soldiers. Pilate is not convinced of Jesus' guilt and offers them an alternative. "Crucify Him!" is the crowd's reply. Not wanting a riot under his watch, Pilate orders Jesus scourged and sent to the cross.