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Why can't Pilate just dismiss the case against Jesus?

His conscience won't allow him to

Caesar has told him not to

The Jewish leaders won't let him

He doesn't want to

Why can't Pilate manipulate Jesus?

Jesus won't be tempted to let anyone do that

Jesus isn't a people person

Pilate is a Roman citizen

He can

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What people listen to Jesus?

Everyone on the side of truth

People who have an interest in religion

Spiritual people

People interested in power

What are the Jewish leaders and Pilate both trying to avoid that real leaders never try and avoid?

Responsibility

Payment

Power

Public approval

What one word could change Pilate's words in 19:14 into a truly great, life-changing confession?

Substitute 'there' for 'here'

Substitute 'my' for 'your'

Substitute 'was' for 'is'

Substitute 'governor' for 'king'

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