Jesus and Barabbas
Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 13, 2015 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 18:38-40
Jesus and Barabbas
Intro
A. PILATE AFFIRMS JESUS’ INNOCENCE (John 18:38).
B. THE ROLE OF BARABBAS.
1) The custom of releasing a prisoner.
2) The character of Barabbas.
a) Barabbas the robber (John 18:40).
b) Barabbas the insurrectionist/murderer (Mk. 15:7; Lk. 23:18-19).
3) Pilate’s plan.
4) The message from Pilate’s wife (Mt. 27:19).
C. THE CHOICE OF THE MOB (John 18:40).
1) The influence of the chief priests.
2) Irony.
D. APPLICATIONS
1) The choice of the world.
2) The Barabbas perspective.