Episode 02 - “I Am Barabbas” – Cover by Cadence | A Song of Redemption and Undeserved Grace

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In this powerful cover of “I Am Barabbas” by Josiah Queen, Cadence lends her voice to a raw, emotional reflection on the grace that changed everything. This song captures the heart of the Gospel through the eyes of Barabbas, the guilty man who walked free while Jesus took his place.

💔 “I am Barabbas… You took upon my cross.”
These haunting lyrics remind us that we, too, were prisoners—set free by the blood of Jesus. As Cadence sings each verse, you’ll feel the weight of sin—and the wonder of a Savior who chose the cross so we could walk away free.

Lyrics
They said that this preacher man
Comes from Galilee
Did something so absurd that he deserved this penalty
How can it be?
I know I've done my wrongs
And doing wrong is something I do well
I know the court of law and something like this doesn't ring a bell
How can it be?
How can this be?
I am Barabbas
You took upon my cross
I was that prisoner
Till you bought my bond with blood
I can't run away
From what my accusers say
I am Barabbas your friend
They made me sit right there
As I watched them beat the preacher man
39 of all them lashes should've been on my own skin
How can it be?
How can this be?
I am Barabbas
You took upon my cross
I was that prisoner
Till you bought my bond with blood
I can't run away
From what my accusers say
I am Barabbas your friend
I'll never comprehend the
Repercussions of my every sins
Is this love?
Or is this hatred flowing out from bitterness
How can it be?
But he looked at me
And I said
I am Barabbas
You took upon my cross
I was that prisoner
Till you bought my bond with blood
I can't run away
From what my accusers say
I am Barabbas
I am Barabbas
I am Barabbas your friend

🎙️ Song Credits:
Song: I Am Barabbas
Written by: Josiah Queen
Performed by: Cadence
Used by permission – CCLI #22222836
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, O/B/O DistroKid

🕊️ Themes in this Song:
• Substitutionary atonement
• Redemption and grace
• Jesus’ sacrificial love
• Personal confession and freedom

🙏 Perfect for:
• Easter worship
• Communion reflection
• Youth & young adult devotionals
• Moments of personal worship and prayer

📌 “I’ll never comprehend the repercussions of my every sin… but He looked at me.”

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