Flavius Artemis- the centurion page 18 by ric gustafson
Flavius led Jesus from Herod's house and entered the Hall of Judgment. He led Jesus to Pilate who was sitting on the Judgment Seat. As Jesus was standing before Pilate, a servant came and handed him a piece of folded paper. The note was from his wife warning him to have nothing to do Jesus.
Outside the Praetorium, the crowd was getting worse by the minute.
Pilate walked outside and faced the angry crowd. " You have brought this man to me" he said as he pointed at Jesus. " I have examined him and I find no fault in him". He gave the crowd a serious look. " Therefore I will chastise him and let him go".
" Traitor" the crowd yelled.
The Roman Govenor looked for any compassion from the crowd. " There is a custom that I release a prisoner during Passover week". He pointed a finger at Jesus. " Should I release the King of the Jews?".
" Or should I release Barabbas?". Pilate did not want to release the criminal who had tried to lead a rebellion and was found guilty of murder. He was hoping that the crowd would want Jesus released instead. " Which of the two shall I release, Barabbas or Jesus who some call the Christ?".
" Barabbas, please release Barabbas".
The Roman Govenor held up his hand to silence the crowd. " And what shall I do with Jesus of Nazareth?".
" Crucify him".
research help: ' The Murder of Jesus' by John Macarthur
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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