Jesus Rejected

In the hours before his crucifixion, Jesus experiences near
universal rejection. He is dismissed by the religious leaders, the
crowds, the Roman establishment, and the regional Jewish leader,
Herod. In a moment of sad irony, the crowds reject Jesus in favor
of a “notorious prisoner called Barabbas” (Matthew 27.16). In this
narrative, we have an illustration of the gospel, the one righteous
man in exchange for the wretched sinner. May we appreciate what
Jesus accomplished for those who believe in Him.