The True Peacemaker. Against this dark background Luke skilfully portrays Christ as the Perfect Peacemaker. His intercession obtains forgiveness for the soldiers who crucified Him, at a moment when they must have been outraging the feelings of God and provoking His wrath. Unlike Pilate, who set at large an untamed murderer Barabbas, Christ, finding another such on the cross beside Him, brings him to repentance and makes him a fit subject for Paradise. Even His trial serves as the occasion for Pilate being reconciled to Herod. Moreover, according to Luke, the atmosphere of the upper room was charged with elements which would have destroyed the peace had it not been for the skilful ministry of Christ. The strife among the disciples as to who should be the greatest (recorded in this context by Luke alone) is calmed by His teaching and example. The attempt of Satan to disrupt the band of disciples is forestalled by His intercession for Peter; the company is made aware of the insidious designs of the traitor by His solemn denunciation. In the Garden, the ravages of the misused sword are healed by His touch. And on the repentant thief He bestows immediate pardon and peace. If only Him, He can declare peace to your lif as wel. SHALLOM!
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