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"Behold the Man!" Following Jesus’s flogging, Pilate reminds the crowds of Jesus’s innocence before dramatically bringing the bloodied Prisoner out of the Praetorium for the crowds to see. He tells them "Behold the Man!" Pilate apparently hopes that the severity with which Jesus has been punished will appease the crowd and let the governor release Jesus without further incident. Additionally, Pilate’s statement: "Behold the Man!" also has multiple significant spiritual meanings.This event is part of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment." 

The Scourging and Mocking of Jesus: Pilate’s Third Attempt to Release Jesus: Pilate takes Jesus and has Him scourged—a severely painful form of whipping that cut into the victim’s body and turned them into a bloody mess. As Jesus "recovers" from the painful shock of this punishment, He is ruthlessly mocked by the Roman soldiers and dressed as a king with a crown of thorns. This event is part of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment."

"The Passover Pardon": Pilate’s Second Attempt to Release Jesus: Pilate makes an offer to the crowd that he will release Jesus as part of his customary "Passover Pardon" of one prisoner. But to his surprise instead of not only rejecting it, they ask for Barabbas, a robber, to be released by Pilate instead. This event begins John’s account of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called "Pilate’s Judgment." 

The Crowd Prevails and Pilate’s Verdict: The crowd was insistently loud in demanding that Jesus be crucified. Eventually their voices began to prevail so that Pilate granted their wishes. He released Barabbas for them, but gave Jesus over to their murderous will. This passage concludes Luke’s account of the third and final phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment."

Pilate’s Third Attempt to Release Jesus: Pilate attempts to release Jesus a third time and asks the crowd (who is demanding Jesus’s crucifixion) "Why, what evil has this man done?" No response is recorded. Pilate then reiterates Jesus’s innocence and tells the crowd that he will punish Him (by Roman flogging) before releasing Him. This event is part of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment."

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas: The crowd responds to Pilate’s offer to use the governor’s "Passover Pardon" on Jesus by shouting at Him to give them Barabbas instead. Barabbas had been imprisoned for insurrection and murder. Pilate wanted to release Jesus and tries to persuade the crowd again, but they kept on calling out—"Crucify, crucify Him!" This event is part of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment."

"The Passover Pardon": Pilate’s Second Attempt to Release Jesus: Luke interrupts his narrative of the third phase of Jesus’s civil trial to mention an obligation the Roman governor had to the people of Judea. Each year the governor of Judea would release one prisoner during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Pilate will soon make use of this obligation in an attempt to release Jesus.This interjection occurs within Luke’s account of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment."

Pilate’s First Attempt to Release Jesus: When Jesus is returned from Herod to Pilate, the Roman governor summarizes the events of the civil trial thus far. He restates the verdicts. Jesus was not guilty of the charges as declared by both Pilate and Herod. Then in an extraordinary gesture to appease Jesus’s accusers, Pilate offers to punish Jesus (despite his declarations of Him having no guilt) before he releases Him. This passage begins Luke’s account of the third phase of Jesus’s Civil Trial. This phase is called: "Pilate’s Judgment."

Paul was troubled in spirit over what was happening in Corinth. In following the will of God, he was able to see and know the presence of the Spirit of God. He defends his ministry again as he rebuffs any claim that he is preaching for profit. He declares that the Corinthian believers are his letter of recommendation of his ministry.

A troublemaking believer, after being rebuked and disciplined, should be restored back to fellowship with the body of believers. Otherwise Satan can take advantage of us, if we do not forgive and love one another.

Paul addresses how to treat a specific person who has caused problems in the Corinthian church. This troublemaker has been sufficiently punished, and ought to now be forgiven and helped. Otherwise, being in a perpetual state of regret will hurt him. The point of correcting other believers is to bring them back to the truth, not to permanently shame them and ostracize them.

Paul explains why he did not come to Corinth as previously planned. He believed his visit would bring pain to both himself and the Corinthians. He has the Corinthians’ best interest at heart, and is seeking to aid their spiritual growth by writing to them.

David describes his grief and sickness over his reproach. He laments how he finds no comfort, and how from the places where he expects to receive sympathy, he is given gall and vinegar instead. This scripture is prophetic of the gall and sour wine which Jesus was offered on the cross.

David implores God to save him from the imminent dangers threatening to sweep his life away like a flood. He is exhausted from crying out and is surrounded by many enemies who unjustly are against him.

Paul preaches in Pisidian Antioch again, with most of the city gathered to hear him. But certain jealous Jewish leaders interrupt him and slander him. Paul and Barnabas condemn these men, saying that if they will reject God’s offer of eternal life, then Paul and Barnabas will preach it to the Gentiles. The Gentiles are excited to hear this, and many believe. The number of believers grows in that area, until the Jewish opponents organize a persecution that drives Paul and Barnabas out of town. But the new believers in Jesus in Pisidian Antioch do not abandon their faith. God sustains them through His Spirit, giving them joy.

Paul explains that through faith in Jesus, anyone who believes will be forgiven of their sins and freed from the power of sin in their lives. Through Jesus we are seen as righteous in God’s sight. Paul warns his listeners to believe, lest they suffer God’s wrath toward those who scoff at Him. Paul’s audience begs Barnabas and him to return a week later to preach again. Paul encourages the Galatians in their new faith.

Paul tells his Galatian audience that God has fulfilled His promise of a Savior in their lifetime. Jesus is God’s Son and God would not let His Son stay dead. He raised Him back to life, as the scriptures foretold.

Paul tells his audience that Jesus was the promised Savior sent by God. He fulfilled the prophecies and promises made by God in the Old Testament. The leaders of Israel rejected Jesus and put Him to death, which was also prophesied in the Old Testament. God raised Jesus back to life. Many witnesses saw Jesus after He resurrected and have been spreading the news ever since.

Paul preaches through the Hebrew scriptures (The Old Testament), tracing God’s work and promises toward the Jewish People. God chose the Fathers of Israel, freed the Israelites and gave them the Promised Land, led them through judges and kings, such as David, a man who obeyed God. God brought a Savior to Israel from the line of David: Jesus. John the Prophet and Baptizer prepared the way for Jesus, preaching repentance and the greatness of the coming Savior.

The team sails north to Pamphylia, where John Mark abandons them to go home to Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas go further inland into the province of Galatia, to the capital city of Pisidian Antioch. There, they visit a synagogue, and Paul is invited to preach.