Who killed Christ? The Jews were persecuted in Europe for centuries in part because they were labeled “Christ killers.” True, a mob that was egged on by the Jewish leaders called out to Pilate for His crucifixion. (Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:18-25) On the other hand, it was Pontius Pilate, a Roman, who sentenced Jesus to death, and it was Roman soldiers who nailed Him to the cross and thrust a spear into His side. (Mark 15:21-39, John 19: 15-37)
Who killed Jesus? The truth is that it was necessary for Jesus to die in our place to pay the death penalty for our sins. He laid down His life for us. Nobody took it from Him. Then, He rose from the dead, making it possible for those who believe to rise also.
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” (John 10:14-18 ESV) [1]
That is what we celebrate
on Easter. The message at Easter is the
gospel, or good news that if you believe in Jesus your sins will be forgiven, and you can be saved from the power of sin and death. Please accept the free gift of salvation that
Jesus died to give to you.
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