This lesson from Luke 23:18-25 explores the prisoner exchange between Jesus and Barabbas, a striking illustration of substitutionary atonement. Though guilty of insurrection and murder, Barabbas was set free while the innocent Jesus took his place, mirroring how Christ took our punishment for sin. The crowd’s choice of Barabbas over Jesus reflects humanity’s tendency to reject a Savior who calls for repentance. The lesson challenges us to recognize our own guilt, accept Jesus’ sacrificial exchange, and embrace the true freedom He offers through grace.
The Preacher’s Kid
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