It’s heartbreaking, really — Jesus, the only truly innocent one, stood silent as lies swirled around Him. Pilate couldn’t find a single fault, yet the crowd still shouted for Barabbas. Why? Because like us, they often chose what was loud, forceful, and familiar — not what was holy, humble, and true. But here’s the gospel: Jesus didn’t resist. He didn’t fight. He surrendered to suffering so that rebels like Barabbas — and like us — could walk free. That’s not just history. That’s mercy.

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20