Brief Dialogue Between Jesus and Pilate: Mark 15:1-5
“1) Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2) Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He *answered him, “It is as you say.” 3) The chief priests began to accuse Him harshly. 4) Then Pilate questioned Him again, saying, “Do You not answer? See how many charges they bring against You!” 5) But Jesus made no further answer; so Pilate was amazed.” Mark 15:1-5
These are some tragic verses. It seems that a role reversal had taken place. The chief priest and religious leaders were working to ensure death; Pilate was working toward life. The whole saga is strange and ire.
So we discover the New Testament revelation that the Law always brings death. Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 3:6-8 and Galatians 3:21-22 all present this contrast. It should be studied carefully.
The irony of this text in Mark 15:1-5, is that the as a whole, the religious council of the Jews were bent on death. There were a few exceptions among them, but the letter of the Law kills.
The tragedy is especially noted in the fact that the high priest was dedicated to work toward the atonement of God’s people and not condemnation. In a strange twist of events, the Passover Lamb was being selected and presented by the Sanhedrin.
The composure of Jesus before Pilate must be noted. “2) Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He *answered him, “It is as you say.” Mark contributed the least space to this dialogue between Pilate and Jesus. He was absent from the hearing.
John contributed the most. He was most likely present. It is at this point the reader should pause and read John 18:28-40. Let me quote verse 36; “Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.””
Jesus made it clear that His kingdom was not of this ream. He reigned over the kingdom of God. What was transpiring included a battle of two kingdoms. As tragic as the crucifixion was, it fulfilled Gods plan for human redemption.
Though Pilate tried to rescue Jesus, the Sanhedrin fought viciously to destroy Him. Matthew 27:23-26 now comes into play. Pilate washed his hands of any guilt in the innocent blood of Jesus. The mob cried out; “His blood be on us and our children.” And so the fate of Jesus was determined. He was heading to the cross.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2) Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He *answered him, “It is as you say.” 3) The chief priests began to accuse Him harshly. 4) Then Pilate questioned Him again, saying, “Do You not answer? See how many charges they bring against You!” 5) But Jesus made no further answer; so Pilate was amazed.” Mark 15:1-5
These are some tragic verses. It seems that a role reversal had taken place. The chief priest and religious leaders were working to ensure death; Pilate was working toward life. The whole saga is strange and ire.
So we discover the New Testament revelation that the Law always brings death. Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 3:6-8 and Galatians 3:21-22 all present this contrast. It should be studied carefully.
The irony of this text in Mark 15:1-5, is that the as a whole, the religious council of the Jews were bent on death. There were a few exceptions among them, but the letter of the Law kills.
The tragedy is especially noted in the fact that the high priest was dedicated to work toward the atonement of God’s people and not condemnation. In a strange twist of events, the Passover Lamb was being selected and presented by the Sanhedrin.
The composure of Jesus before Pilate must be noted. “2) Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He *answered him, “It is as you say.” Mark contributed the least space to this dialogue between Pilate and Jesus. He was absent from the hearing.
John contributed the most. He was most likely present. It is at this point the reader should pause and read John 18:28-40. Let me quote verse 36; “Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.””
Jesus made it clear that His kingdom was not of this ream. He reigned over the kingdom of God. What was transpiring included a battle of two kingdoms. As tragic as the crucifixion was, it fulfilled Gods plan for human redemption.
Though Pilate tried to rescue Jesus, the Sanhedrin fought viciously to destroy Him. Matthew 27:23-26 now comes into play. Pilate washed his hands of any guilt in the innocent blood of Jesus. The mob cried out; “His blood be on us and our children.” And so the fate of Jesus was determined. He was heading to the cross.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
