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What does the Bible say about Barabbas and Jesus?

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The Bible presents Barabbas as a notorious prisoner released instead of Jesus, highlighting humanity's depravity and Christ's substitutionary sacrifice.

The story of Barabbas, found in all four Gospels, serves to illustrate the utter depravity of mankind as the crowds demanded the release of a notorious criminal rather than the holy and righteous Jesus. Barabbas, meaning 'son of the father', represents all who are sinful and guilty, contrasting sharply with the sinless nature of Christ. This account reveals how, even in the presence of perfect righteousness, humanity can choose evil, denoting the depth of our depravity. The gospel shines brightest against the backdrop of human sinfulness, where Barabbas' release symbolizes the substitutionary atonement Jesus would undertake on the cross for sinners like him.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:16-26, Isaiah 53, Matthew 27:20-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:18-25, John 18:39-40

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