When Jesus stands before Pilate and Herod, both rulers find Him innocent, yet the crowd demands the release of Barabbas, the rebel. Their choice exposes humanity’s deep tendency to prefer earthly power over God's redemption.
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When Jesus stands before Pilate and Herod, both rulers find Him innocent, yet the crowd demands the release of Barabbas, the rebel. Their choice exposes humanity’s deep tendency to prefer earthly power over God's redemption.
Glorifying God with Small Beginnings (LD 44; Philippians 3:12-16)
Reformed & Expository Preaching
34 minutes 38 seconds
2 months ago
Glorifying God with Small Beginnings (LD 44; Philippians 3:12-16)
Paul captures the paradox of the Christian life: he has not yet reached the goal (telos), but in Christ, he already shares in maturity by having the right mindset. The mature Christian recognizes the need to depend on Christ daily, forgetting past achievements or failures, and striving toward the upward call of God. This perseverance is not self-reliance but Spirit-empowered reliance on Christ’s preservation. Thus, our orientation is not toward our own accomplishments but toward being drawn closer to Christ, who is our Redeemer, our life, and our ultimate goal.
Reformed & Expository Preaching
When Jesus stands before Pilate and Herod, both rulers find Him innocent, yet the crowd demands the release of Barabbas, the rebel. Their choice exposes humanity’s deep tendency to prefer earthly power over God's redemption.
