CHARACTER STUDY ~ PONTIUS PILATE

-


Our character for study today is Pontius Pilate. Pontius means "of the sea," while Pilate means "armed with a javelin". He was a Roman governor of Judea and played a significant role in the trial of Jesus Christ. 

Some Characteristics of Pontius Pilate:
√ Pontius Pilate faced a moral dilemma: to uphold justice or to appease the crowd demanding Jesus' crucifixion. Pilate’s actions teach us the dangers of inaction and the consequences of compromising our values. Let us do the right thing, no matter what it takes. 

√ Pontius Pilate washed his hands, symbolising his attempt to distance himself from the crowd's decision to crucify Jesus, yet he couldn’t escape accountability. The lesson we can learn as Christians is the importance of standing firm in our beliefs, even when faced with pressure. 

√ Pilate’s story reminds us that leadership requires courage and integrity, and that turning a blind eye to injustice can have lasting repercussions. In our own lives, we must act with conviction, ensuring our choices reflect our faith.

√ Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross, "JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS." When it was requested of him to change the wording, he emphatically stated, "What I have written I have written."

What have you learned today? Share your comments in the comment section below.


Supporting Scriptures: Matthew  27:32-61; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-43; & John 19:16-30

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CHARACTER STUDY ~ APOLLOS

-
Apollos means "one who destroys or a destroyer". He was a New Testament figure who steadily grew to become a servant of Jesus through ministry. He was a staunch Jew.  Some Characteristics of Apollos: √ Apollos was endowed with great knowledge and was very outspoken. In his line of ministry, he exhibited understanding of the old canon and delivered its message boldly.  √ Despite Apollos's eloquence and knowledge, he was only vexed in the baptism of John without the knowledge that the prophecy about the Messiah had already been fulfilled. John’s baptism was the baptism unto repentance: An act of confession and turning from sin which anticipated the coming of the Messiah. Let us be informed that Christ's second return is for judgment.  √ Apollos was instructed in the way of Christ by Priscilla and Aquila, two faithful couples in Christ. After one of his public teachings, he was called aside by the couple who explained the scripture to him. His submissiveness to adhere to...
Read more

COMMAND YOUR WEEK

-
Do you feel you're forgotten, rejected or insecure? Dear beloved in the Lord, you're not forgotten, for God has engraved your name in His palms. Isaiah 49:16 See, "I have engraved you on the Palms of My Hands: Your walls are ever before Me". If God has engraved your name in His palms, it means He always sees or watches over you. Rise up and shake the fear and doubts off.  Declare, "I am not forgotten or alone. The LORD has engraved me in His Palms. Therefore, His eyes are fixed on me, and He protects me from the wicked. I decree all that I have is secured in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN! 
Read more