Weekday Boost March 2

New Testament: Matthew 27:21-4521 The Governor, however, said to them, “Which of these two do you wish me to release for you?” “Barabbas,” they answered. 22 “What then,” Pilate asked, “should I do with Jesus who is called ‘Christ?’” “Crucify him,” they all replied. 23“Why, what harm has he done?” he asked. But they kept shouting furiously, “Crucify him!” 24 When Pilate saw that his efforts were unavailing, but that, on the contrary, a riot was beginning, he took some water, and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying as he did so, “I am not answerable for this bloodshed; you must see to it yourselves.” 25 And all the people answered, “His blood be on our heads and on our children’s!” 26 The Pilate released Barabbas to them; but Jesus he scourged, and gave him up to be crucified. 
 27 After that, the Governor’s soldiers took Jesus with them into the Government house, and gathered the whole garrison around him. 28 They stripped him, and put on him a red military cloak, 29 and