The Gospel of John (90): The Robber Released for the King

In John 18:28-19:16, the raging jealousy of men against Jesus is revealed in the release of guilty Barabbas and the condemnation of innocent Jesus. But even in the midst of all this evil, God paves the way of salvation. From this text, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the innocence of Christ, the guilt of Barabbas, and the great exchange of freedom. “He said to the Jews, ‘Behold your King!’ They cried out, ‘Away with him, away with him, crucify him!’ Pilate said to them, ‘Shall I crucify your King?’ The chief priests answered, ‘We have no king but Caesar.’ So he delivered [Jesus] over to them to be crucified.” (John 19:14-16)