Have you ever thought about Easter from the perspective of Barabbas? Read over Matthew 27:15-26. No where in the scriptures does it indicate that Barabbas was actually present at the trial before Pilate. It is more likely that he was still locked away in a jail cell. The only thing he probably could hear was the roar of the crowd.
First, he probably heard his name being shouted, without hearing Pilate’s plea. Next Barabbas probably heard them shout “Crucify Him!” Upon hearing, I can imagine him sinking down into his cell, thinking that he was next in line to die. And as the guards carried him out, his whole life probably flashed before him. Imagine the intense mixture of emotions when he realized the crowd wasn’t calling for him. They were calling for Jesus instead.
Jesus took the place of Barabbas. Jesus took the place of you. Jesus took the place of me. An interesting and powerful perspective!
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