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===Events surrounding leading up to Jesus' death=== ====Human factors behind the death of Jesuscrucifixion====
The death of Jesus did not happen spontaneously. In many ways it was premeditated. During his ministry there was an increasing push by the religious and political leaders of the Jews to have him executed.
When Jesus was brought before Roman justice, Pilate's fear of an uprising led to his judgement of execution of justice. This is seen in [[Mark 15]].
====Christian understandings of God's reasons for the crucifixion of his Son====
Christians understand that the death of Jesus was ultimately part of God's plan for the redemption of his people. In his death, Jesus fulfilled prophecy. In his death, he brought forgiveness, which can be understood from different perspectives from the [[Gospels]]
* Sacrificial - [[Matthew 26]] - "poured out for the forgiveness of sins"
* Ransom - [[Mark 14:25]] - "ransom for many"
* Substitutionary atonement - [[John 10]] - "lay down his life for his sheep"
* Draw all men to Jesus - [[John 12]]
Jesus' death also has eschatological significance, where it ushers in the [[Kingdom of God]] ([[Mark 14:25]]).
====Jesus before Pilate====