Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the biblical account of Barabbas’s release in place of Jesus during His trial before Pontius Pilate, highlighting the political and social dynamics involved. He examines the meaning behind Barabbas’s name, Pilate’s wavering judgment, and the crowd’s role influenced by envy and mob mentality. Fr. Matthias then discusses the details surrounding Jesus's crucifixion, connecting the events to Old Testament prophecies, including the crown of thorns, division of garments, and the mocking by soldiers and religious leaders. He reflects on the significance of Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross and Jesus's message to the grieving women, urging repentance. Fr. Matthias also shares insights on the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus, focusing on the faith of the repentant thief who was promised paradise. The talk concludes with Jesus entrusting His mother to John and the theological implications of Jesus's power and sacrifice. #GoodFriday #JesusCrucifixion #BarabbasRelease #HolyWeek #BiblicalProphecy #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org