Pilate and the Jewish rulers fought out a skilful political game. But the Lord Jesus refused to play any part in it. His only concern was to fulfil the plan his Father had ordained for him.

The Jewish leaders, Pontius Pilate, Herod all said no to Jesus Christ and his kingdom. But their reasons were very different. Or were they?

The Jewish leaders hated Jesus and were prepared to use any deceit to destroy him. The Gentile governor was a coward and was prepared to abandon any principles to keep his job.