Warnings of National Disaster

66. Warnings of National Disaster

Pontius Pilate was the Roman procurator in Judea, and we can conclude from the passage that he was responsible for some pretty brutal punishment of the Jews, presumably for resisting Roman rule.

Jesus instructs his listeners not to view Pilate’s actions as isolated events, brought about by especially egregious behavior on the part of those punished. In fact, just the opposite should be concluded: That unless the Jews cease their antagonism toward the Romans, all can expect a similar end.