- kvnaveen834
- May 1
- 2 min read
*★ Barabbas: A Picture of Us All*
Before Jesus was crucified, a man named Barabbas was set free. His story mirrors the mercy and freedom that has been offered to each of us.
Barabbas was a notorious prisoner, guilty of insurrection and murder (Mark 15:7). When Pilate offered to release one prisoner during the feast, the crowd chose Barabbas. And instead, Jesus — the sinless Son of God — was delivered to be crucified (Matthew 27:15–26).
It is easy to view Barabbas as a villain, but the truth is — he is a picture of us all.
The Bible says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). And in Romans 6:23 we read, “For the wages of sin is death.”
Yes, since there is none among us without sin, like Barabbas, we all stand condemned - deserving death and eternal separation from God.
But God, in His great love, made a way for us to be saved.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
Jesus was not a helpless victim — He was the willing sacrifice. He died so that we could live.
He took our sin upon Himself and offers us His righteousness in return.
The invitation still stands today.
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31).
Will you receive the freedom that He offers?
*📖 Verse to Remember 📖*
*Romans 5:8*
_“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”_
*🙏Prayer🙏*
_Heavenly Father,_
_I thank Thee for Thy boundless mercy. Though guilty like Barabbas, Thou hast set me free through Thy Son’s sacrifice. Help me to live each day in gratitude, walking in Thy ways and bringing glory to Thy name._
_In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen._
✍️ ✍️ ✍️--- Sis Shincy Jonathan Australia 🇦🇺
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