Matthew
27:24-26
24 So when Pilate saw that he was
gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed
his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” 25 And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released for them
Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
King
David said that he was innocent of this man’s
blood because of his confession. The council charged the Apostles of intending
to bring this Jesus’ blood upon them. Here Pilate
is claiming his innocence of Jesus, while the people are claiming the blood of
Christ be placed upon their own heads.
This
brings up a lot of great moves that could be made. Whose blood is on your
hands, or head? Are you innocent of the death of the Lord’s Anointed? Where have your sins been placed? Many of us
have desired to kill people. Many of us have even felt anger against our
political leaders. Some of us have probably even cheered for guilty verdicts.
Jesus
blood is on your hands and head. You are not innocent of Jesus’ death. Jesus took your sins upon himself and took them to
the cross. He suffered and died for your forgiveness. He paid the price for
your freedom. He put his blood on your forehead and upon your heart. He marked
you with his blood as one of his children/brothers. It is this innocent blood
that he even offers you to drink and receive remission of all your sins. Jesus
Blood is shed for you.
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