Chapter 27
1 - 2 Jesus Brought Before Pilate
Pilate is the governor
3 - 10 The Suicide of Judas
Judas hanged himself at the Field of Blood. Judas' remorse is only in Matthew.
11 - 14 Pilate Questions Jesus
Jesus refuses to answer Pilate's question directly.
15 - 23 Barabbas or Jesus?
The crowd chooses Barabbas, "a notorious criminal," to be released over Jesus (When I was in high school I saw a movie called Barabbas with Anthony Quinn in the title role. I don't remember enjoying it).
24 - 26 Pilate Hands Jesus over to Be Crucified
Pilate "washes his hands". I've always felt kind of sorry for Pilate - maybe it was the sympathetic portrayal of him in Jesus Christ Superstar.
27 - 31 The Soldiers Mock Jesus
Insult to injury . . .
32 - 44 The Crucifixion of Jesus
They offered him wine mixed with gall (my notes say a bitter and poisonous herb). Even the bandits who are crucified with him taunt him.
45 - 56 The Death of Jesus
When he dies, the curtain of the temple is torn in two, (probably symbolizing access to God for all, my notes)
57 - 61 The Burial of Jesus
The Joseph of Arimethea who takes the body is not Joseph, Jesus' father.
62 - 66 The Guard at the Tomb
Pilate orders a guard to Jesus' tomb.
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Great notes.
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