Mark 15:1-21

Jesus was brought before Pilate to be tried. Although Pilate tried to set Jesus free, the chief priests had riled up the crowd to demand He be crucified. Pilate realized that the high priests were just trying to get rid of Jesus because they felt threatened. And although he couldn't find anything wrong what Jesus had done, he caved in to the demands of the crowd. Today, the crowd is saying reject Jesus. What will you do? Will you give in to the crowd or will you give your life to Jesus?


Before being taken to the place where He was to be crucified, Jesus was beaten, mocked and humiliated. He endured all of these things so we could be free from sin. He took all of that abuse so we could be reconciled to God. Take a moment to think about that. He loved you so much that He was willing not only to die for you, but to suffer through all of this. Thank Him for what He's done. Show your gratitude by living for Him today.