Now it was the governor's custom at the Feast to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, "Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"
They choose Barrabas.
It's clearly the wrong decision. Faced with a peace loving teacher who only seeks to challenge the thinking of a nation, the people of Israel choose a muderous rebel.
Our reaction as twentieth century readers is to cry foul, to be struck with astonishment at the foolishness which had gripped the Jewish people of the time. 
But here's the thing - making bad choices isn't resticted to the past. We make them all the time - Sunrise or the Today Show, Iemma or Debnam, Scruch or fold.
But here's the thing - making bad choices isn't resticted to the past. We make them all the time - Sunrise or the Today Show, Iemma or Debnam, Scruch or fold.
The God of the bible challenges us that the biggest choice we must make is whether we choose to follow Jesus.
This year our mission will be built on the theme of CHOICE. Our talks, drama, memory verses and craft will centre on this theme of choice. Hopefully many of the kids will want to choose Jesus.
Act 2:12 says:
This year our mission will be built on the theme of CHOICE. Our talks, drama, memory verses and craft will centre on this theme of choice. Hopefully many of the kids will want to choose Jesus.
Act 2:12 says:
"...everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved"
1 comment:
Interesting point - looking forward to more entries.
Have to say though - Iemma v Debnam - no choice, both were ordinary.
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