If you are interested, here is a terrific book on Jesus’ last days that will make you think!

These events are so rich. Pilate is the governor for Rome, and a fairly brutal man that takes compassion on Jesus despite not really understanding what was happening. He sees goodness and therefore can’t condemn.

The crowd and the Pharisees are calling for crucifixion. The Pharisees incite the crowd by saying who knows what – who gets you off track?

Jesus stays focused – so what should we do to try to stay focused?