"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" was a sign from the Romans to mock Him, and the jews were screaming for it to be taken down. They were insulted, yet ironically it was true. The Romans put it up sarcastically because it was Jesus who proclaimed Himself as a King and being one with the Father. So the Jews became angry because it indicated He was indeed the Messiah!
Before He was crucified, the Romans mocked Him by crowning Him with thorns, a purple Roman cloak as a robe and a reed in his hand to symbolise kingship. They beat Him, whipped Him, spat at Him and completed the mockery with the sign above His cross proclaiming His Kingship. The Romans refused to take it down, regardless of the Jews indignation. Indirectly, they were also mocking the Jews!
Who knows what else was actually done to Him. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords allowed Himself to be humiliated, tortured and condemned by those He had come to save. I wonder how many of those people who did this repented in the end? Perhaps only a few. I'd say we will find out oneday and be amazed.
What I get from the bible is that Christ came for ALL sinners, Jews, Romans, everybody. All of are in need of the blood sacrifice redemption of Christ. "Everybody is welcome at My Father's table"!!!!
In the bible it speaks about one of the Roman centurions who came to Jesus believing in Him and asked if he would heal one of his servants back home. He had so much faith, that he believed Christ only had to say the word and it would be done and even felt he was unworthy that Christ should enter under his roof. Christ used this man as an example of faith. Of course, the servant was healed! The enemy of Jews had more faith in Christ than many of us! The Roman Centurion believed! Another example that the good people were not all Jewish like the good Samariton and that the Jewish rulers and priests were largely hypocrites! Christ's miracles and healings were for all!
