Crowds at the Cross

April 06, 2025

Pastor Terry Brosius

Purpose Statement: Religious leaders, the governor, and Judas witnessed the cross. Had it gone farther than what Judas thought? What happened? The soldiers were present who mocked Jesus. The Centurion was present. They realized that Jesus was the Son of God! The Crucifixion didn’t soften the attitude of the religious leaders. These five categories revealed some things. Vs. 1-3 They were so proud of themselves. They were hypocrites. They playacted well. On the inside they were full of dead man bones of corruption. (Number 15:38). The Pharisees thought that they were closer to God. How did they pray? Did Pilate cave in to the waves of the people? He knew that he was wrong and tried to clear himself. He even washed his hands. He said, “It’s not my doing.” (Acts 4:24). He is not cleared of guilt. What about Judas? What does that mean? Was it real? What is true repentance?