The Innocent One Condemned
Stephen Whitney
Luke 23:1-24
Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of Judah from 26 to 36 AD. Pontius suggests that his ancestors came from southern Italy. The name Pilate means, ‘‘skilled with javelin.’’ so he might have been given a position of leadership because of his military skill.
From history we know nothing about his family or early life, but it is likely that he was educated, somewhat wealthy and well-connected both politically and socially. We do not know how he came to obtain the office of governor, but probably he was given this position because of his outstanding military service.
His primary task was to maintain law and order in the province of Judah. He had a contentious relationship with the Jews from the time he became governor. One of his first official acts when he became governor of Jerusalem was to order the solders to decorate their standards with the image of Emperor Tiberius. When the people rose up in protest these images, he threated to kill them, but when they did not back down, he ordered his solders to stand down and had the standards removed. He found a way of dealing with the Jews by working with the High Priest, who had complete power over religious life in the city. The trial of Jesus occurred when he had been governor for 5 years. Over the years they had their differences as the High Priest and Pilate each challenged the authority of the other.
DECLARED INNOCENT :1-5 The whole company - refers to the religious leaders (22:66). Pilate - the governor who ruled over Jerusalem.
:2 Accuse - Gk. to charge with a crime. The Jewish leaders made three charges against Jesus: First, stirring up political revolt and turmoil. Misleading (KJB perverting) - Gk. to turn from the right path.
Second, teaching people not to pay taxes to Caesar. This would be rejecting the authority of Roman over Israel.
Third, Jesus claimed to be king in place of Caesar. This would be placing himself as king instead o ...
Stephen Whitney
Luke 23:1-24
Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of Judah from 26 to 36 AD. Pontius suggests that his ancestors came from southern Italy. The name Pilate means, ‘‘skilled with javelin.’’ so he might have been given a position of leadership because of his military skill.
From history we know nothing about his family or early life, but it is likely that he was educated, somewhat wealthy and well-connected both politically and socially. We do not know how he came to obtain the office of governor, but probably he was given this position because of his outstanding military service.
His primary task was to maintain law and order in the province of Judah. He had a contentious relationship with the Jews from the time he became governor. One of his first official acts when he became governor of Jerusalem was to order the solders to decorate their standards with the image of Emperor Tiberius. When the people rose up in protest these images, he threated to kill them, but when they did not back down, he ordered his solders to stand down and had the standards removed. He found a way of dealing with the Jews by working with the High Priest, who had complete power over religious life in the city. The trial of Jesus occurred when he had been governor for 5 years. Over the years they had their differences as the High Priest and Pilate each challenged the authority of the other.
DECLARED INNOCENT :1-5 The whole company - refers to the religious leaders (22:66). Pilate - the governor who ruled over Jerusalem.
:2 Accuse - Gk. to charge with a crime. The Jewish leaders made three charges against Jesus: First, stirring up political revolt and turmoil. Misleading (KJB perverting) - Gk. to turn from the right path.
Second, teaching people not to pay taxes to Caesar. This would be rejecting the authority of Roman over Israel.
Third, Jesus claimed to be king in place of Caesar. This would be placing himself as king instead o ...
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