Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Andrew Jagow, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 23:1-25. Jesus is brought to trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. The Sanhedrin lobs false accusations against Jesus, but Pilate is primarily concerned with whether or not Jesus claims to be a king who will lead a rebellion against Rome. Though Pilate finds Jesus innocent, the crowd’s persistence leads to Pilate sending Jesus to Herod. In Jesus’ trial before Herod, the tetrarch is disappointed that Jesus will not do any sign, so he mocks Jesus along with his soldiers before sending Jesus back to Pilate. The Roman governor again finds Jesus innocent, but offers to punish Him to satisfy the growing crowd. However, they demand crucifixion for Jesus, and Pilate ultimately gives in to their demands. The guilty man, Barabbas, goes free, while the innocent Man, Jesus, goes to death. This exchange provides a picture of the justification that God works for us sinners by giving our