Yesterday at WBC, continuing through Luke, I preached on Luke 23:18-25. The title of the message was "Missing Verse, Divine Murder, and Barabbas...What in the World?" You can watch, listen, or download the podcast here later today.
After having heard the message, here are some questions to aid in your continued application and understanding of the text.
1. Who ultimately was responsible for the killing of Jesus? What Scriptures can you use to verify your answer?
2. Why is this good news?
3. Read Proverbs 17:15. Did God commit an abomination against Himself? Why or why not?
4. How is what goes in this account with Barabbas a picture of the heart of the Gospel?
5. What does this text reveal about the heart of God for awful sinners?
6. How would 'counsel' a wife of one of the men whom Barabbas murdered who 'just happened' to be in the crowd the day Barabbas was released? How might you lead her in a discussion of the Gospel, knowing that God directed and ordered the whole thing?
7. Are there those in your life right now that you are refusing to forgive? How does the story of Barabbas free you to forgive others?
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