The Jews brought Jesus to Pilate, who interrogated Him. However, Pilate could not find any sign of guilt related to rebellion against Rome. Pilate would try to release Christ; however, the Jews would rally against him. One may observe a few major theological themes. The first is God’s sovereignty over the whole event. Second, one sees the commitment and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus to fulfill the mission to sacrifice Himself. Third, there is man's guilt for the unjust trial, a universal problem of man.
