Checkmate!
Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 1, 2015 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 19:12-16
Checkmate!
Intro
A. THE ACCUSATION (John 19:12-13).
1) Pilate’s attempts to release Jesus (v. 12).
2) The accusation against Pilate (v. 12).
a) Accusation: A friend of Jesus is not a friend of Caesar.
b) Reason: Jesus is an enemy of Caesar because He claims to be a king and opposes Caesar’s authority, is guilty of treason, insurrection.
3) Pilate’s response (v. 13).
B. THE LIE (John 19:14-15).
1) Lies come from the heart.
2) The lie: “We have no king but Caesar.”
C. THE INDICTMENT (Mt. 27:24-25).
1) Pilate washes his hands (Mt. 27:24).
2) The Jews take full responsibility for Jesus’ death (Mt. 27:25).
D. THE VERDICT (John 19:16).
1) Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified (v. 16).
2) The failure of Pilate.
Conclusion
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