To be restored, not rejected, is the Lord’s desire for all of us, even in the midst of our worst failures in life. In John 8:4–9, the Jewish leadership dragged the woman caught in adultery into the public eye. They exposed her failure for all to see. The weight of shame, guilt, and condemnation surrounded …
In the story of Jesus before Pilate, we can see that Barabbas represents us. The Passover celebration commemorated the Jews’ release from Egyptian bondage. To develop a bit of goodwill, the Roman governor would allow the people to pick a prisoner to free during the season. Matthew 27: 15 Now it was the governor’s custom each …