Both of these stories climax with fear of the crowd. The Jewish leaders could not answer Jesus clearly because of that fear and then later would not speak out against him due to that same fear. As an observer outside the story, it is easy to snub one's nose at the leaders. After all, how can one lead if one fears the followers?
Then I look at our normal daily life. Does Washington ever make or not make policy due to fear of the crowd? Do politicians make or not make promises based upon public opinion? Do church leaders ever sit silently due to fear of congregational reaction? Do I fail to live for Christ or take a stand out of fear of the opinions of others?
This fear of the crowd led the leaders. It escorted them down a dark path that culminated in the death of Jesus. It is valid to ask "where is it leading me?"
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