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Jesus Stands Trial Before Pilate and Herod
Luke 23:1–12
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It had been a rather stormy board meeting and some very harsh things had been said. One man, always highly respected and unusually wise in his judgments, had said nothing throughout the proceedings. Suddenly one of the leaders in the argument turned to him: “You have n … More
Pilate was the Roman Governor of Palestine from A.D. 26-36. He seemed to take pleasure in harassing the Jews and had insulted the Jewish religion by bringing imperial images into Jerusalem. Because of this Pilate was already beginning to feel insecure in his position when the Jewish leaders brought Jesus to trial (v. 1). Would he continue to badger the Jews and risk his political future, or would he give in to their demands and condemn a man whom he was sure was innocent? Jesus was brought before him two times and each time He was declared not guilty. The Jews rejected his verdict and continued to accuse Him (vv. 2-5). When they mentioned Galilee, Pilate saw an opportunity to wash his hands of the whole situation by sending Jesus to Herod, who was ruler of Galilee and the same man who had murdered John the Baptist (vv. 6-7).
Herod had heard many things about Jesus and he wanted to meet him, ask him some questions and maybe see a miracle done by Him (v. 8). Herod questioned Jesus with many words, but He answered him nothing (v. 9). During this time the chief priests and scribes continued to vehemently accuse Jesus. Herod and his men made fun of Him and mocked Him and eventually sent Him back to Pilate. Herod ended up joining the crowd and making no decision, as politicians often do, and took what he thought was the easy way out as he turned Jesus back to Pilate (vv. 10-12).
Application
I have heard it said that silence is golden, and this was certainly the case in the story of Jesus above. However, there are times when we need to speak up. I can I think of times when I have known that something was wrong but failed to stick up for what was right and gave in to the wrong. I must constantly seek God’s help in this matter of knowing when to speak up and when not to.
Luke 23:1-12 (English Standard Version)
Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king." And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so." Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no guilt in this man." But they were urgent, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place." When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate. And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.
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