Luke 23:24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. This critical moment came after hours of back and forth between the religious leaders, the crowd, and even Pilate and Herod. After this, there would be no turning back. It was the moment when the death blow was forged. Or was it? Each time I read this description of Jesus Passion week, I want to have Pilate act like a leader of the Roman army should have. I want him to call in the troops to quell the fervor of this tragic moment. However, my "easy solution" to this seemingly slippery slope event comes from watching too many Hollywood productions where the superhero comes to the rescue. I forget which Avengers movie it is where the heroes have saved the city from extinction but have wreaked tremendous havoc during the battle. Afterward, they are denounced and banned from further rescue efforts. Their "good deed" turned out ugly, and their salvation brought destruction and unnecessary death. In Jesus' judgme...
These are devotional, and other, thoughts from a guy who lived in Brazil from 1997 to 2023. I recount personal experiences and Bible applications with most of my posts. These "posts" are mostly for me but if you want to, you can read them too!