The Son of God or the Son of Abbas?

Introduction

1. Barabbas’ Status ​(v15-17)

a. Barabbas was a Great Sinner

b. Barabbas was a Condemned Sinner

c. Barabbas was a Sinner who was Offered Grace

d. Application

2. Barabbas’ Supporters ​(v20-25)

a. Choosing the Son of Abbas Fulfills God’s
Redemptive Plan

b. Choosing the Son of Abbas Means Rejecting the
Son of God

c. Choosing the Son of Abbas Means Accepting
Responsibility for Sin

d. Choosing the Son of Abbas Means Accepting
Judgment for Sin

e. Application

3. Barabbas’ Substitute ​(v26)

a. Barabbas has a Substitute

b. Barabbas was Powerless in the Exchange

c. Barabbas was Saved from Judgment

d. Application

Conclusion