(Message) The Gospel according to Barabbas

As the false trials of Jesus end and the crucifixion begins, there is a clear presentation of the meaning of Jesus death by way of a switching of criminals. The true criminal Barabbas is substituted for the innocent savior Jesus. To make the meaning of Christ’s death on the cross crystal clear, God provides a perfect and timely picture of substitutionary atonement through the exchange of Barabbas.