Delta Dawn When the Light Comes On: Week 12

"But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, which none of the rulers of the age knew, for if they had known, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory." I Corinthians 2:7, 8

"The Gospel According to Pontius Pilate", James Robert. Mills (Fleming H. Revell Co., Publishers, October 1978) recounts Jesus' Resurrection from the Roman archives. Pilate, the Governor, was expected to cooperate with Caiaphas, the High Priest, to keep the Jews from causing disturbance in a Roman occupied land. Caiaphas, a Sadducee, did not believe in miracles or the afterlife.

Leviticus 16 details a proper sacrifice at Passover. Two kids, young goats, were selected for this important ritual. One "kid of the goats" would die on the alter. The priest carefully examined it for any flaw, then slit the throat, saying, "It is finished." The identical kid (Barabas means 'identical') had all the sins of Israel placed on its head by laying of hands by the High Priest, then it was driven out into the desert, followed by a trusted man who would see that it died by 3 p.m. Passover day, the exact hour Jesus shouted His work finished and gave up His life.

Now Barabas had to die, though details are not revealed in Gospel accounts of Jesus sacrifice.

(We note the spiritual matters are quite real, effecting natural ones, even today, Kids are young goats. When children are called 'kids', the devil grabs spiritual authority to neglect, abuse; even kill children. Words matter. Romans 4:17' Mark 11:23, 23. As parents, conservative and Christian, our words change the spiritual realm! Deny the world's view by speaking God's word (life abundantly) over all children. Refuse speech contrary to our precious offspring!)

Caiaphas had said, "If Jesus was supposed to die for Man, then we did the right thing." Then came the morning! The stone was rolled away! Mary heard a Voice! Commotion at the tomb that third day declared to the entire universe: "He is risen! He is risen, indeed!"

Fearing Jesus might meet him on the street, Caiaphas hid in his quarters. Food was pushed through an opening in his door. Suddenly, Jesus appeared before him saying, "Caiaphas, you have an evil heart.". This man, apparently, was not shocked as the Temple veil covering the Holy of Holies tore from top to bottom as he stood there, nor did Jesus' personal appearance keep him from persecuting His Disciples. Acts 4:6. Constantinople, Italy, library of Roman history, adds this:

Caiaphas was stoned to death for not holding Jesus at the Temple, as innocent, until the Sanhedrin had opportunity to hear His case. Cross reference. Isaiah 28;16-19. Pilate was later exiled by the Roman government for declaring Jesus as innocent, then crucifying Him to keep peace. Subsequently, Pilate took his own life.

"Jesus the Faithful Witness Who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own Blood, and made us kings and priests to His God, HaShem, to Him, Jesus, be glory and honor and power and dominion forever and ever, Amen". Revelation 1:5, 6

Next Week: Batter Up!