#30 CHRIST

40 DAYS WITH JESUS

#30  CHRIST  "When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you?  Barabbas, or Jesus who is called CHRIST?"  For he knew that because of envy they had delivered Him up.  And while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that RIGHTEOUS MAN; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him."  But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and to put Jesus to death.  But the governor answered and said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said "Barabbas."  Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called CHRIST?"  They all said, "Let Him be Crucified!"   Matthew 27:17

Definition of CHRIST

: the Anointed One : Messiah

Jesus, You endured six trials - three Religious  and three Civil.  When You stood before Pilate, the governor, at one of the three Civil Trials, he called you the CHRIST.  CHRIST was another name for the ANOINTED ONE or the MESSIAH.  He knew there was something different about You.  His wife even warned him to have nothing to do with You, a RIGHTEOUS MAN.  Pilate knew  You were not guilty.  But the religious leaders wanted You to be crucified.  Barabbas was released - and You paid the penalty.  You, who were innocent, went to the cross instead of Barabbas who was a murderer.  This is such a picture of what You did for me - I am set free while You pay the penalty.  Oh Jesus, I am in awe of what You have done for me.  You, my CHRIST, died in my place.  

(What will you do with Jesus - who died in your place?  Worship Him - the CHRIST!!)#40dayswithjesus