Scourged for Murderers

In the darkness of Jesus persecution at the hands of wicked men, God is communicating the gospel. When Pilate released Barabbas in the place of Christ and scourged Christ in the place of Barabbas (Mark 15:15) he is, unknowingly, illustrating the good news: Christ secured our salvation by being penalized in our place.

Deep in unfathomable mines of never failing skill, [God] treasures up his bright designs and works his sovereign will! (William Cowper, 1772).

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