Topical Bible Studies
  • Study
  • About
  • Resources
  • Videos ⇗
  • Social
    • Instagram ⇗
    • Facebook ⇗
  • Subscribe

Cross Thoughts

for devotion around the table

Pilate's Two Roles

3/25/2018

 
Read John 18:33-38.

On this night, Pilate served two roles: judge and politician. Unfortunately, those two roles rarely have the same end goal. One seeks justice. The other? Well, it depends on the integrity of the politician. Unfortunately, in Pilat’s case, he sought to preserve self.

When presented with the truth of Jesus, Pilate, the judge, wanted to release Him (John 19:4). When presented with the truth of Jesus, Pilate, the politician, wanted to please the crowds (Mark 15:15).
Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?”
John 18:38.
So, what are we to make of this question? I believe Pilate really wanted to do the right thing. But the pull of popularity and self preservation were too strong.

But, for us, we can learn from Pilate’s mistake. We can submit to the King, being eternal members of His kingdom, which is not of this world. And, until He comes, let us proclaim His death.
For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
1 Corinthians 11:26
    The Lord calls us around His table. As we gather, He commands us, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Cor. 11:25). As I consider the great invitation to share in the blood and body of the Lord, I also share these thoughts with you. Perhaps, they will help you reflect.
    Lance Mosher

    Archives

    August 2020
    March 2020
    November 2019
    August 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    October 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017

    RSS Feed

    Except where noted, Scripture quotations are taken from the NASB. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation
© Topical Bible Studies 2010–2023
Study         About         Contact
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being interested in this website and God's word. If you have found this site helpful, please tell others about it! Let's discover God's truth together. Let's unite under the authority of Jesus Christ. Let's agree to have our eternal best interests in mind.
Picture

Advertisements
  • Study
  • About
  • Resources
  • Videos ⇗
  • Social
    • Instagram ⇗
    • Facebook ⇗
  • Subscribe