Pilate was an enemy of the Jewish people who became their needed ally.

- He brought his army to Jerusalem

- He raided the Temple treasury to build an aqueduct

- He killed some Galileans while they were offering sacrifices at the Temple

Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent.

- He knew the Jews motivation wasn’t pure

- He was warned by his wife

- He asked, “What has He done wrong?”

- He washed his hands to show his opinion

Pilate didn't have the fortitude to do what he knew to be right.

- He tried to bargain out of responsibility

- He was too weak to believe the truth and too fearful to deny it altogether

Pilate claimed innocence while enabling rebellion.

- Despite his desire, Pilate is forever linked to the crucifixion of Jesus

Pilate made the choice to not choose.

- To not choose is to choose

Jesus still died for Pilate.