Read Isa. 53:8-9
Jesus had to be judged by the religious before he could die. Since the Jews don't crucify their guilty, they had to convince the Romans that he was worthy of death because the Romans do crucify. When Jesus was brought before the high priest he rent his clothes and said Jesus was speaking blasphemy and was guilty of death. (Mat. 26:65-66) When he was brought before Pilate he spoke with him and could find no fault in him and tried to set him free (John 18:38-39). After much intimidation by the Jews he finally agreed to crucify him. But, just as Jesus said, they had no power but what his father had given them, so he submitted to the judgment and the punishment because he knew that he was purchasing our salvation with every blow. He was condemned a guilty man and placed in a Joseph's tomb, who was a rich man who believed he was the son of God. All this was done to an innocent man who had never sinned in deed or thought.
Lord, it is incomprehensible how you must have felt during this time. I am so sorry that you had to go through this, yet so thankful. I love you, Lord.
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